Sameer Padayachee Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

As the Director of Technology Training Projects & Skills Development at Siyafunda CTC, I am responsible for leading and overseeing the implementation of ICT and 4IR skills development programs in rural and township communities in South Africa. I combine my expertise in project management, engineering, and instruction to drive impactful initiatives that empower individuals and communities.Key Responsibilities:- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans for ICT and 4IR skills development initiatives, aligning with the organization's mission and goals.-Project Management: Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from planning and budgeting to execution and evaluation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.-Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of project managers, engineers, and instructors, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.-Partnership Development: Foster strong relationships with government agencies, educational institutions, and corporate partners to secure funding, resources, and collaborations.-Curriculum Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop comprehensive and relevant training curricula that meet the needs of rural and township communities.-Certified Instructor Training: Provide training and mentorship to Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft trainers, ensuring they deliver high-quality instruction.-Community Engagement: Actively engage with local communities to understand their specific needs and tailor programs accordingly, fostering a sense of ownership and participation.-Impact Measurement: Develop and implement metrics to track the effectiveness of programs and assess their impact on individual learners and communities.Achievements:Successful Project Management: Successfully managed multi-million rand training projects with various stakeholders, demonstrating effective leadership and project execution skills.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Bilal Technical College provides training to students in digital skills and artisan programs. I provided technical support to the college’s IT infrastructure and also conducted computer skills training for their digital literacy and technical support programs. Duties • Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance upgrades• Responding to breakdowns• Investigating, diagnosing, and solving computer software, hardware, and networking faults • Repairing equipment and replacing components• Train students in the Cisco IT Essentials (CompTIA A+) and End User Computing (MS Office suite) program• Demonstrate and monitor all practical labs and activities • Assess individual/group training needs• Plan, prepare, and research lessons• Liaise with other organizations and employers

Roodepoort

Duties• Conduct lectures in Basic Applied and Digital Electronics• Organize and prepare components for practical labs• Conduct and monitor student practical labs on circuit building and fault finding• Invigilate examinations

Johannesburg

Duties• Sales and invoicing• Manage the receiving and dispatching of stock• Provided technical support for company’s computer department• Inventory control

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Duties• Building, installation, upgrades and repairs of Laptops and Desktops• Testing, servicing and repairs of speaker systems, HDD enclosures, DVD writers, power supplies and CCTV cameras up to component level• Building of DVR units for CCTV cameras

Mcse- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, Systems Engineering

Mcsa- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, Systems Engineering

Security+, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Ccna Routing & Switching, Networking

Ccna Cyberoperations Associate, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Network+, Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications

Comptia A+, Computer Hardware Technology/Technician

National Technical Certificate In Electrical Engineering Technology N3 And N2, Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Electronics Technician Diploma (Applied) (Pending), Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Basic Electronics Digital Electronics PIC Micro-controller Industrial Electronics 1 Advanced Industrial Electronics Research & Development

Pc Technician Certificate, Information Technology

A+ Network+ Server+ MCDST (Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) Windows

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