The Team

One of our greatest strengths lies in the quality of our team.

At Avax SA, our recruitment strategy is dedicated to attracting and retaining qualified professionals with extensive industry experience. Our current skill set includes:

Qualified cable joiner in accordance with Telkom SA standards

Certified Optic Fibre Splicer

Krone-certified Cat 5 and Cat 6 Installer

Krone-certification to Cat 5 and Cat 6

Fault Determination Specialist

General knowledge of telecommunication network installations as per EISO/IEC standards

Certification Terms

Here are some common abbreviations for telecommunications and data communication certifications:

Telecommunications Certifications

**CCNA** - Cisco Certified Network Associate

**CCNP** - Cisco Certified Network Professional

**CCT** - Cisco Certified Technician

**CompTIA Network+** - CompTIA Network Plus

**JNCIA** - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate

**CWNA** - Certified Wireless Network Administrator

**PMP** - Project Management Professional (related to project management in telecom projects)

Data Communication Certifications

**MCSE** - Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert

**MCSD** - Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer

**RHCE** - Red Hat Certified Engineer

**CISSP** - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (relevant for secure data communication)

**CEH** - Certified Ethical Hacker

Fiber Optic Certifications

**CFOT** - Certified Fiber Optic Technician

**CFOS/T** - Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Testing

**CFOS/H** - Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Handling

**CFOS/L** - Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in LAN

These certifications are recognized in the telecommunications and data communication industries and can enhance professional credibility and expertise.

Our Board of Directors

Our management team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry to the company. Johan Pretorius brings 36 years of experience in telecommunication and data reticulation to the company, while Geoffrey Rakhudu adds a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of instrumentation.

Hannes Pretorius

Managing Director

"Consistency Is The Only Currency"

Geoffrey Rakhudu

Director

"If you can’t see the bright side of life, polish the dull side."

Support Team

Our operational team is complemented by our dedicated administrative and client support team.

Finance & Administration

Avax SA 410 operates under a flat structure within its administrative and support function, encompassing core services such as Finance, Project Management, and Health & Safety. Specialized services, including Legal and Human Resources, are outsourced to professional service providers. This ensures a streamlined and well-managed support function for our core technical units.

Our support services team comprises highly qualified individuals, ready to assist clients and provide vital support to our technical teams.

The Help Desk

Our 24/7 call-out and assistance services have an average response time of 30 minutes, with resolution times determined by priority levels.

The Help Desk Team manages and analyzes all client requests and queries. At Avax SA, we ensure that our Help Desk Team is well-versed in our client's procurement procedures to deliver effective support. This team also organizes training and support services, placing significant emphasis on telephonic communication skills to guarantee quality assistance for both buyers and suppliers.

Technical Operations

Our core operational staff comprises qualified technicians divided into dedicated operational teams, each assigned to spesific projects. This structure ensures continuity and consistency throughout the project timeline.

Project Teams

Before undertaking a project, Avax SA assesses the availability of qualified personnel and equipment to ensure they can be dedicated to the task. Depending on the complexity of the project, each Foreman Technician is assigned a spesific number of Junior Technicians, along with skilled and semi-skilled technicians. All our technicianshold Krone Certificates and have undergone training in FOT, KBC, and Transvaal.

Maintenance Teams

Our Maintenance Services team operates on a preventative maintenance schedule, implementing 'break-fix' solutions that include general housekeeping. Avax SA maintains its own workshop, where equipment and tools are serviced and maintained by in-house staff.

Team Leaders/Foreman/Senior Technicians

Our Team Leaders, Foreman, and Senior Technicians are fully qualified in the field of telecommunications and data communications. They are Krone certified and FOT trained as fiber Technicians. Additionally, they recieve training in safety, construction procedures, and team-building skills.

Junior Technicians

Our Junior Technicians are fully qualified in telecommunications and data communications. They are Krone certified and FOT trained as Fiber Technicians. They undergo saftey training and must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in the field to qualify.

Assistant Technicians

Avax SA's Assistant Technicians are qualified in data communication and hold Krone certification. they also recieve saftey training.

Call-out Team

Our Call-out Team is equipped with all nessesary tools and equipment to address any incidents. This team consists of two Senior Technicians and two Junior Technicians. The Senior Technicians operate on a monthly standby basis, responsible for providing assessment reports. They are issued contract phones to ensure continuous communication. Junior Technicians assist the Senior Technicians and are trained in accordance with the standards outlined above.

We at Avax SA continuously seek improvement in our operational efficiencies to deliver exceptional value to our clients.