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Keith Rhode is listed as Project Manager at Self Employed, based in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Keith Rhode.
Keith Rhode previously worked as Operational Director at Self-Employed and General Manager at Tellumat. Keith Rhode holds Management Development Program, General Management, Nqf 7 from University Of South Africa/Universiteit Van Suid-Afrika.
I have more than 35 years experience in the telecommunications industry. Since my initial apprenticeship with Telkom SA, my career from junior technician to General Manager at Plessey SA, and thereafter working for myself, I have been involved in many cutting-edge projects in both fixed line as well as mobile.My solid technical and managerial training played a big role in the success of the projects I have been involved with. My health is excellent and I exercise regularly.
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Ventersburg
In 2015, I purchased two old dilapidated houses in Ventersburg, Free State, dating back to the Anglo-Boer war, and renovated them. One of those houses I turned into a guesthouse. The guesthouse which is called Third Rock Guesthouse is now in full operation. For more info click on link: https://www.facebook.com/derdeklip/I am now ready for a new challenge.
Started PM Telecoms Contractors (PTY) LTD with Liz Majoko. In my position as Executive Operations Director and shareholder I was responsible for the strategic direction of the company by leading, organising, planning and staffing all operations within the company. These include the roll-out of;• Transmission technologies,• Next generation telecommunications technologies• Switching and broadband services• GSM/WCDMA site build and infrastructure• Customer premise equipment,• FTTx roll-outs• Infrastructure build,• Outside Plant Services in the Northern Freestate, etc.Key accounts included: Telkom, Ericsson, Marconi, Nokia-Siemens, etc.Subsequently, the partnership was mutually terminated due to irreconcilable differences.
I was headhunted by Tellumat, a distinguished South African Telecommunications company and subsequently appointed General Manager in charge of Electronic Systems. My duties included the strategic marketing, operations and financial management of the division in Gauteng. This division had an approximate turnover of R50M and employed about 45 people.I also played a significant role in transforming this company to a stand alone company called Syntell.
Pretoria Area, South Africa
I was employed initially as an Electronics Technician performing test and repairs to various electronic equipment. Examples include, two- way radios, rural telephones, broadcast transmitters, PABX systems, etc.Approximately, two years later, I was promoted to the position of Technical Supervisor.Two years later, I was promoted to the position of Production Manager. In this capacity I was in charge of various manufacturing departments which included;• Rural Telephones• Broadcasting• Minehoist• MRA - 7 - distance measuring equipment• Two-way radio equipmentImportant aspects of my work included:• Health and Safety and Housekeeping• Master Production Scheduling• Motivating and developing subordinates as well as addressing IR issues• Designing effective production processes• Devising, in collaboration with production engineering, ergonomically laid out facilities• Ensuring timeous procurement of materials• Planning and controlling all production activities• Setting monthly, weekly and daily targets in a participative manner• Effective interaction with both internal as well as external customers etc.In 1996, after transfer to Gauteng, I was appointed Manager in charge of Community Development, SMME Development and Black Economic Empowerment working very closely with Telkom SA on its vision 2000 Program. This was a national responsibility.In 1998 I was promoted to the position Senior Account Manager responsible for managing the entire Telkom SA account. Left to assume position of General Manager with Tellumat.
Capetown
Test and repairs on all makes of two-way radio equipment including accessories such as selective tone calling, sub-audible tones etc. I also assisted in the design and construction of repeaters, RF links, base-stations telemetry systems.Left to assume better paying job with Plessey SA.
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station
QA Inspector performing technical quality checks on instrumentation and wiring. Contract ended and French company left the country.
Kimberkey, Northern Cape
Enrolled and completed initial apprenticeship. During training and upon qualification performed maintenance and installation of all subscriber equipment, e.g., various kinds of PABX, subscriber equipment, fault finding, etc.Racial policies at Telkom SA during this time did not encourage upward mobility.
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Keith Rhode works for Self Employed.
Keith Rhode is listed as Project Manager at Self Employed.
Keith Rhode is based in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa while working with Self Employed.
Keith Rhode has worked for Self Employed, Self-Employed, Tellumat, Plessey, and Spectrum Communications.
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Keith Rhode holds Management Development Program, General Management, Nqf 7 from University Of South Africa/Universiteit Van Suid-Afrika.
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