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Specialist: Network & Element Man Eng

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10009183

Job title:                             Specialist: Network & Element Man Eng

Job grade:                          S5

Group/ BU:                       Openserve

Division:                             Openserve

Span of control:               0-5

Reports to:                        Senior Management

Core Description

Responsible to implement key strategic deliverables for the Openserve All IP Network. This includes the implementation of specific plan, build and engineering activities, in the network and element management areas. Convening meetings and initiate site surveys to determine project requirements, compile executable files and place purchase orders. Liaise with service providers and relevant internal role players to oversee and effect build requirements. Capitalise asset expenses and keep the Openserve asset register up to date. Keep abreast with the latest telecommunications developments to support the Openserve network.

Job Responsibilities

– Provide high-level support and consult various role-players across the value chain to modernise the Openserve IP network (Switching and Routing).
– Establish and maintain relationships with ICT peers and counterparts via the following media: Workshops, Conferences, Forums and Special interest groups
– Participate in Procurement process w.r.t. contract negotiations, inputs to Cross Functional Sourcing Team (CFST) and evaluate technical aspects of tenders (RFB Request for Bid; RFP Request for Proposal)
– Convene site surveys to determine project requirements.
– Compile executable files
– Place purchase orders timeously and correctly.
– Compile daily/ weekly/ monthly, KPI Master, Project, Network and Element Management, SAP system reports and documentation.
– Monitor and update Capital expenditure of projects/ programmes against spending plan
– Update PC (Project) estimate database
– Engineer Capital Projects w.r.t. Detailed Engineering, WAP process, compile CPA for approval and compile Equipment Specification/ Bill of Materials
– Implement Capital Project w.r.t. Statement of Work (SOW), liaise with suppliers/ build, progress reports, initiate billing process, commission/ decommission, track expenditure and capitalize project
– Compile/ submit Network and Element Management Project Plan
– Compile Network and Element Management Business Cases, submit and obtain approval

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

IP Switching & Routing, Network and Element Management, IP protocols, Network Engineering and Planning, Project Management Principles, Telecommunication Network Infrastructure, Capital Budget, Inter Divisional Dependencies

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Planning; Administration; Analytical; Organizing Techniques; Negotiation Techniques, Conceptual Ability, Decision Making, Statistical Analysis, Written and Verbal communication, Problem Solving, Network engineering

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Thought Leadership: Developing strategies/Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical approaches.
Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities; Managing tasks
Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities
People Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Convincing people; Interacting with people 
Personal Leadership: Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working; Values Aligned with Openserve Values

Certifications

Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in Engineering

Experience

• 5 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Experience:

• Experience in System & Network Engineering, Telecommunication Network & Project Management.

Special Requirements

• Valid Drivers license
• Willing to travel
• Willing to work overtime,when required

Physical Requirements

Key Stakeholders

Telkom Internal

• Regional Divisions
• ational Divisions

Telkom External Customers

Specialist: System Development

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10008689

Job title:                             Specialist: System Development

Job grade:                          S5

Group/ BU:                       Generic

Division:                             Generic

Span of control:               0-5

Reports to:                        Senior Management

Core Description

Responsible to develop solutions that encompass Service Order Provisioning, Customer management, Product modelling, Billing, Frontend Portals as well as integration to back-end and third-party network services. Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment, and support of applications developed.

Job Responsibilities

– Provide vision and leadership to various multifunctional ISP Operations teams.
– Develop OSS/ BSS applications covering end to end fulfilment, assurance, and billing flow.
– Order management system and workflow definition.
– Build applications in accordance with the defined architecture and designs.
– Adherence to software development guidelines, principles, and best practice frameworks.
– Quality assurance of code developed.
– Conducting unit testing of code developed.
– Define how the components of all the applications relate to each other, and how the facilities (new or existing) will support the capability or business area.
– Strong software design and programming fundamentals of JAVA and REST Architecture.

– Work closely with the project delivery teams to deliver solutions that improve user experience.
– Participate in strategy discussions related to design and implementation.
– Contribute to the analysis and design process by identifying customers’ needs and translating those needs into rules that will be enforced by the software application.
– Communicate with team members through the Agile process to prioritize, estimate, and triage tasks.
– Ensure workflows and rules are applied to the applications to deliver on business requirements.

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Project delivery on Java based applications; Building and integrating applications; Software development cycles and QA processes; Designing, developing, and implementing applications using Java EE platforms; Custom module and API development; Microservices development and container deployment Project delivery on Java based applications; API implementation and life cycle management; Integrating open source and third-party applications; OSS/BSS Systems Analysis/ Development & Trouble Shooting; Java Development and delivery; Technologies: JavaScript, HTML5/ CSS, Jboss, JQuery, GIT, JSF/ PrimeFaces, Microservices/ SOAP/ REST, GIT, MySQL, JDBC, JSP, Java Servlets, Javabeans/ EJBs, JSF Ubuntu/ RedHat/ OEL/ Linux, Containers (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes)
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Analytical; Communicating; Data Modelling; Designing; Writing
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Proactive; Solution-centric mindset; Independent; Team player; Time management

Certifications

Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in IT/Engineering

Experience

• 5 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advantageous:
• JAVA
• Linux
• JBOSS

Special requirements:

• Experience managing software development teams.
• Proven track record of project delivery on Java based applications.
• Solid experience building applications and integrating.
• The ability to build applications within an enterprise environment.
• Understanding of software development cycles and quality assurance processes.
• Hands on experience in designing, developing and implementing applications using Java EE platforms.
• Custom module and API development.
• Great OO skills, including strong design patterns knowledge.
• Microservices development and container deployment experience.
• Experience in an Agile and Scrum environment.
• Experience with Relational databases -JSP, JDBC, Java Servlets, Javabeans/EJBs, SQL, JavaScript, HTML.
• Understanding of DevOps environment.
• Experience in API implementation and life cycle management.
• Experience integrating open source and third-party applications.
• OSS/BSS Systems Analysis/Development & Trouble Shooting.
• Development and delivery experience with Java.
• Experienced with using source control in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to business users and other teams.
• Strong communicator, that loves to investigate and find the best solutions for our clients.
• Experience in high-volume, fast moving, deadline-driven studio environment.
• Works independently and within a team, structures and manages own time well.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

Key Stakeholders

Development, Operations, Networks, Infrastructure Build, Business Support, Business Analysts, Testing, Architecture, 3rd party vendors

Planner: RNE

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10012008

Job title:                             Planner: RNE

Job grade:                          OP1

Group/ BU:                       Openserve

Division:                             Openserve

Span of control:               0

Reports to:                        Management

REM Functional Area:    Technical

Core Description

To plan and engineer the Switching, Access, Transmission, Radio/ Microwave, Data, DC Power, Metro Ethernet or Fibre network within a limited/ defined range to enable our customers to communicate.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1
Processed Application
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive and record application

Analyse and validate application
Liaise with relevant parties
Initiate planning process
Feedback information
RANGE
Switching
Access
Transmission
Radio/ Microwave
Data
DC Power
Fibre
Facilities
OUTPUT 2
Conducted Feasibility Study
SUB-OUTPUTS
Gather information
Analyse information
Perform preliminary planning
Conduct site/ field survey
Determine infrastructure requirements

Compile feasibility report
Provide feedback
Capture information on relevant systems
RANGE
Switching
Access
Transmission
Radio/ Microwave
Data
DC Power
Fibre
Facilities
OUTPUT 3
Compiled Engineering Specification
SUB-OUTPUTS
Submit requests to other related parties
Perform detailed dimensioning
Compile work instruction/ statement of work
Capture information on relevant systems
RANGE
Switching

Access
Transmission
Radio/ Microwave
Data
DC Power
Fibre
Facilities
OUTPUT 4
Compiled “Bill Of Quantities”
SUB-OUTPUTS
Compile material list (e.g. cat & non-cat)
Compile equipment spec (DI)
Compile labour requirements
Capture information on relevant systems
RANGE
Switching
Access
Transmission
Radio/ Microwave
Data
DC Power

Fibre
Facilities
OUTPUT 5
Compiled Detailed Estimate
SUB-OUTPUTS
Capture detailed estimate (e.g. Projestim)
Initiate CPA creation
Capture information on relevant systems
RANGE
Switching
Access
Transmission
Radio/ Microwave
Data
DC Power
Fibre
Facilities
OUTPUT 6
Compiled Engineering Executable File
SUB-OUTPUTS

Obtain all relevant documentation (e.g. WAP, wayleaves, install work
instruction)
Compile project summary sheet
Complete ticksheet and verify
File office copy
Capture information on relevant systems
Forward executable file to RBMC
RANGE
Switching
Access
Transmission
Radio/ Microwave
Data
DC Power
Fibre
Facilities
OUTPUT 7
Monitored Network Capacity
SUB-OUTPUTS
Monitor network utilization
Identify network to be expanded (expanded) (increased) (enhanced)

Initiate/Plan corrective action
RANGE
Switching
Access
Transmission
Radio/ Microwave
Data
DC Power
Fibre
Facilities
OUTPUT 8
Resolved Queries
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive request
Analyse request
Gather information
Process information
Liaise with role players
Compile report
Provide feedback
RANGE

Switching
Access
Transmission
Radio/ Microwave
Data
DC Power
Fibre
Facilities

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Project Estimate; Telkom Procedures; Planning Procedures; Telkom Structure; Telkom Policies; Infrastructure Technology; Systems
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Interpersonal; Communicating; Computer Applications; Report Writing Techniques; Analytical; Problem Solving
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Diplomatic; Committed; Dynamic; Assertive; Trustworthy; Customer Focus

Certifications

Education

• NQF 4: Grade 12 and relevant modular training

Experience

• 3 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Experience: 

• Ex-/ Current Telkom Full Time Bursars, learnerships and internships candidates will be exempted from the 3 years experience requirements but must have a minimum of 12 months relevant experience.

Special Requirements

• 4×4 Driver training where applicable.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Requirements.

Special Requirements

• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours
• Ability to travel and stay out overnight

Physical Requirements

• Colour Vision
• Work at Heights
• Work in Confined Spaces

Tech Officer: DC Power (CNFO)

Location: Silverton, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10005138

Job title:                             Tech Officer: DC Power (CNFO)

Job grade:                          OP1

Group/ BU:                       Openserve

Division:                             Openserve

Span of control:               0

Reports to:                        Management

REM Functional Area:    Technical

Core Description

Perform acceptance/ commissioning/ repairs/ installation/ recoveries/ projects and maintenance activities on Telkom’s power equipment, at operational level, to ensure Telkom’s network reliability at all times.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1
Repaired Equipment/ System
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive and analyse fault information
Diagnose fault/ identify requirements and source spares
Repair fault/take corrective action
Conduct functionality tests
Update records
Provide report back/ recommendations
RANGE
Power Equipment
Solar and Wind turbine
Batteries
Network Management system
Earthing and Bonding
Distribution reticulation
Add hoc Projects
Rectifiers
Alternative Systems
OUTPUT 2
Installed Equipment/ System
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive and analyse request for installation
Obtain installation details
Install equipment / system
Evaluate information on software/ hardware
Configure software/ hardware
Perform functional test
Update records
Provide report back/ recommendations
RANGE
Power Equipment
Solar and Wind turbine
Batteries
Network Management Systems
Earthing and Bonding
Distribution reticulation
Add hoc Projects
Rectifiers
Alternative Systems
OUTPUT 3
Recovered Equipment/ System
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive and analyse request for recovery
Recover equipment
Scrap/return equipment
Store instruments/equipment
Update records
Reconfigure network elements
Provide report back/ recommendations
RANGE
Power Equipment
Solar and Wind turbine
Batteries
Network Management Systems
Earthing and Bonding
Distribution reticulation
Add hoc Projects
Rectifiers
Alternative Systems
OUTPUT 4
Commissioned / Accepted Installations
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive specification / requirement
Confirm equipment requirement
Perform quality conformance test / audits
Perform functional quality tests
Test alarms and remote management
Ensure Certificate of compliance is issued Cut over equipment
Perform final quality and acceptance tests
Complete administration
Provide report back/ recommendations
RANGE
Power Equipment
Solar and Wind turbine
Batteries
Network Management Systems
Earthing and Bonding
Distribution reticulation
Add hoc Projects
Rectifiers
Alternative Systems
OUTPUT 5
Maintained Equipment/ Systems/ Perform routines
SUB-OUTPUTS
Monitor equipment/system performance
Determine maintenance/ TBI activities
Execute maintenance/ TBI activities
Provide assistance on request
Update records
Conduct audits
Provide report back/ recommendations
RANGE
Power equipment
Batteries
Rectifiers
Network Management Systems
Distribution reticulation
Add hoc Projects
Alternative Systems
Solar Systems and Wind Turbines
 

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Installation/ Maintenance Procedures; Power; Mechanical Aids; Internet Working Protocols; Safety & EMS Regulation & Standards; Network Management Systems; Power DC and AC
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Testing Techniques; Planning; Computer Configuration; Organizing Techniques; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Interpersonal; Analytical; Computer Literacy; Communication; Technical& Test Eq Handling; Techniques; Technical Design; Mast and Tower Climbing; Database Maintenance and Administration; Software Testing and Upgrading; Planning and Administration
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Accurate; Supportive; Team Player; Dedicated; Quality Awareness; Responsible; Pro-active

Certifications

• Electrical Certificate Phase 1 – 2

Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12 in Mathematics or Science

Experience

• 6 months/ 1 Year relevant experience
• OR 3 years relevant experience

Additional Information

Special Requirements

• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to work after hours
• After hours call out (stand by)
• Ability to work overtime
• Prepared to travel

Physical Requirements

• Colour Vision
• Work at Heights
• Work in Confined Spaces

Ops Specialist: IT Solution Testing

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10009898

Job title:                             Ops Specialist: IT Solution Testing

Job grade:                          S6

Group/ BU:                       Generic

Division:                             Generic

Span of control:               0

Reports to:                        Management

REM Functional Area:    IT

Core Description

Responsible for conducting Quality testing according to National and International standards.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1
Conducted Audits and Assessments
SUB-OUTPUTS
Gather information
Liaise with stakeholders
Conduct audit/assessment report
Provide findings/observations
Follow up on audit
Provide final report

RANGE
Projects
Systems
Processes
Procedures
OUTPUT 2
Provided Support
SUB-OUTPUTS
Conduct special investigation
Liaise with stakeholders
Localize problem
Formulate possible solution
Propose course of action
Assist with implementation of quality systems
Compile and distribute report
Follow up on support
RANGE
Testing
Procedures
Processes
Policies

OUTPUT 3
Conducted Testing
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive/ identify need
Set up and approve test plans
Set up and approve test cases
Schedule testing
Conduct testing
Review test results
Compile reports
Forward documentation
RANGE
Performance testing
Integration Testing
(User) Acceptance Testing
OUTPUT 4
Compiled Documentation
SUB-OUTPUTS
Develop/update document templates
Receive/ identify need

Gather information
Write docementation
Review/ edit document
Obtain approval
RANGE
User manuals
Installation
System administration
Template
Scope
Solutioning process
Vendors
OUTPUT 5
Managed Releases
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive request/ need
Liaise with relevant stakeholders
Define scope and capacity
Sign off scope
Analyse request / need
Design solution

RANGE
New requests
Support Program Plan
OUTPUT 6
Maintained Procedures and Processes
SUB-OUTPUTS
Analyse information
Compile and propose solution
Hand over for implementation
Receive/ identify need for process/procedure improvement
Document procedure/process
Check validity of solution
Gather information
RANGE
System interfaces
Systems
Testing
Projects

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Testing Tools; Quality Management; Configuration Management;Project Management; International Quality Standards; Telkom Procedures; Telkom Policies; Testing Specifications
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Training Techniques; Interpersonal; Consultation Techniques; Analytical; Decision Making; Report Writing Techniques; Communicating

Certifications

Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in Information Technology

Experience

• 3 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Experience:

• Experience preferably in IT environment.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

Key Stakeholders

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