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Francois van der Merwe

@francoisvandermerwe

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I am a results-oriented IT leader and lecturer with 21+ years in IT, education, and customer service.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior IT role combining infrastructure management and training at a mission-driven organization that values mentorship, practical problem-solving, security, and opportunities to grow programs and staff.

I am Head of IT at iCalc Training Academy since 2014, overseeing the college's information technology infrastructure, managing IT staff, and implementing technology solutions to support academic and administrative functions.

I have over 21 years of diverse experience in IT, education, customer service, and sales, having lectured ICDL and End User Computing at Damelin and taught English internationally, while also running a small stainless-steel kitchenware business.

I hold certifications including CompTIA A+ and Network+ plus TEFL/TESOL and CTICDL, and I work with Microsoft Office, Windows, Linux (Ubuntu), WordPress, HTML/CSS, Python, Adobe Premiere Pro, WooCommerce, Kali Linux and Wireshark; I focus on secure, practical solutions and mentoring students and staff.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IT Lecturer

Damelin Training College

Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 (3 years)

Taught ICDL and End User Computing (MS Office, internet, email) on a part-time basis to college students, improving digital literacy and practical computer skills across cohorts.