Telkom SA (Ltd) Vacancies

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Articles Clerk: School of Accounting

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10013563

Job title:                             Articles Clerk: School of Accounting

Job grade:                          N0

Group/ BU:                       Corporate

Division:                             Chief of Finance

Span of control:               0

Reports to:                        Management

REM Functional Area:    Finance

Core Description

To undergo practical exposure in the financial domain in order to meet SAICA’s prescribed 3 year learning objectives/ outcomes. The Articles Clerk will obtain exposure in the Technical Accounting, Statutory Accounting and Reporting, Internal Audit, Treasury, Taxation and Business Planning in accordance with the SAICA training framework. Further the Article Clerk will be afforded an opportunity to venture into other business units within the company in order to develop any residual/ personal skills the SAICA Administrator and Trainee deem necessary. The article clerk will be part of the leadership and communications program during the course of the training. Consistently strive for self-development and growth. Ensure the adequate completion of tasks allocated in respective sectors. Pro-actively assess and monitor own performance and completion of SAICA competencies. Attend and participate in the necessary SAICA workshops. Work towards developing and maintaining a good reputation and work ethic.

Job Responsibilities

Undergo  SAICA Training Programme 

• Attend all the Telkom School of Accounting meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Full participation and corporation on each rotation.
• Perform the SAICA reviews and assessments on time.
• Show progress in studies.
• Comply with SAICA Training regulations, Telkom Policies and Procedures.
• Archive SAICA competencies within allocated training period
• Gain on the job exposure/ training to achieve SAICA Training competences by developing the following skills:
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting and Financial Management Internal Audit
• Corporate Governance
• Interpersonal and communication skills Intellectual
• Personal
• Organizational and managerial skills 

Undergo on the job experience

• Submits documentation for assessment Receive and analyse feedback Corrective action where required
• Share learning experience
• Practical experience Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Financial Management Personal
• Organizational Management Internal Audit
• Corporate Governance
• Intellectual 

Procedures

• Study documentation
• Obtain legislation and compliance to policy and procedure
• Seek guidance if required Adhere to legislature
• HR Policies and Procedures
• Adhere to Legislation and Company Policies All legislation of the company

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS
Accounting; SAICA Training regulations; Communication; Problem Solving ;System Thinking; Time Management; Analytical; Decision Making; integrated thinking, internal controls

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Conscientious; Dedicated;; Punctual; Responsible; Calm; Assertive; Proactive; Stakeholder Focus; Integrity; Adaptability; self-awareness

Certifications

Education

NQF 8: 4 year Bachelor’s Degree or Honours/ Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting

Experience

No experience

Additional Information

Certification:

• CTA/ SAICA accredited Honours Degree in Accounting/ Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science.

Qualifications:

• NQF 8: SAICA accredited Honours Degree in Accounting/ Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science/ Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA)

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

• None

Key Stakeholders

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Snr Specialist: Solution Architecture

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10028132

Job title:                             Snr Specialist: Solution Architecture

Job grade:                          S4

Group/ BU:                       CSB

Division:                             Digital & Information

Span of control:               0-5

Reports to:                        Executive Management

Core Description

Accountable for architecting and designing comprehensive solutions that meet business requirements in support of a given portfolio. Responsible for partnering with key roles players (e.g. project managers, business analysts, enterprise architects, business clients, solution providers etc.) to create solutions that are aligned to architecture standards and principles, leverage common solutions and services, and meet the financial targets (cost and benefits). Within the solution development lifecycle this role will be accountable for solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case. Provide end-to-end solution design and consulting during the detailed design, build, testing and deployment phases, and re-engage to perform benefits realization.

Job Responsibilities

– Conceptualize ideas into solutions
– Responsible for assessing and defining solutions that aligns with the IT strategy and Architecture principles, policies and standards; and governing their use
– Create end-to-end solutions according to the best practices
– Define and align solutions with Enterprise Architecture strategy and roadmap for Telkom Consumer
– Define best practices, standards and re-usable architecture solution patterns
– Strategic alignment with the agreed Business Architecture

– Strategic alignment of solutions to Security Architecture, Data Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture and Integration Architecture
– Develop design patterns based on adopted architecture technologies and best practices
– Drive the use of microservices architectural approach in design patterns and models within Telkom Consumer
– Collaborate effectively with colleagues from other disciplines to define technology objectives, assess solution options and devise architectural solutions that achieve both strategic business goals and meet operational requirements (PMO, EA, Product Management, IT Strategy, Marketing, etc.)
– An all-rounder, with technical understanding of how systems can work together effectively
– Provide detailed architectural solution design to delivery teams
– Continuous solution architecture improvements using holistic thinking/ systems approach
– Collaborate with all relevant Telkom domains to communicate the Consumer IT Architecture plans and direction on a continuous basis
– Develop and continuously improve Architecture design documentation for internal, vendor and partner consumption
– Develop and communicate Architecture rollout strategies and data migration solutions
– Support the development of strategic business case and high-level Program plan
– Drive end-to-end solution designs until completion

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications & ICT areas of the business; Strong command of the fundamentals of a service-oriented architecture; Thorough knowledge of data modelling (both object models and data flow modelling); eTOM/TAM; TOGAF; BSS solutions including open source; Architecture Design; Project Management Principles; Business Acumen; Problem Solving; Financial Management; Telkom Policies/ Procedures & Procedures; Procurement and Supply Chain; Local and Global ICT market Dynamics
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Architecture & IT domain management; Solution architecture, detailed design and solutions planning and delivery; Experience in linking of cross-functional applications between disparate business units and systems; Experience with business and technical requirement analysis, business process modelling/mapping, and data mapping; Strong understanding of enterprise application integration patterns; Working knowledge of Open Source technologies; Conflict Management; Influencing Techniques; Leadership Communication; Communication; Computer Applications; Decision Making; Vendor Performance Measures; Professional Relationship Management; Negotiation Techniques; Risk Mitigation; Presentation
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Thought Leadership: Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical approaches
Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; 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 Telkom Values (CHART)

Certifications

Education

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

Experience

• 7 Years relevant experience, of which at least 2 years on management level

Additional Information

Qualifications and Experience:

• TOGAF will be advantageous.
• ITIL Foundations will be advantageous.
• Experience critical and extensive technical knowledge and experience in the Telecommunications, ICT and business areas, including business analysis, knowledge of Enterprise Architecture and IT domain management.
• Experience in IT Transformation projects.
• Experience in Business Support Solution (BSS) such as CRM, Order Management & Billing will be advantageous.
• Business Process Management.
• Prepared to travel nationally and internationally.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

Key Stakeholders

• IT Functional Areas and Leadership team
• IT Value Chain areas (Business/ External vendors/ stakeholders/ consultants/ Openserve/ BCX etc.)
• Business Community – Products, Customer Services, Customer Value Management, Business Operations, IT Architecture
• Legal Services
• Procurement Services
• Corporate Finance
• HR

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Specialist: Openserve Bus Sol Architect

Date: 11 Dec 2025

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10023099

Job title:                             Specialist: Openserve Bus Sol Architect

Job grade:                          S5

Group/ BU:                       Openserve

Division:                             Openserve

Span of control:               0-5

Reports to:                        Senior Management

Core Description

Responsible to analyse and understand the assigned customer’s organisation, business, market, network, communications infrastructure and requirements in order to design communications solutions, according to systems engineering principles that satisfy customer requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement Customer Specific Solution.
• Capture Customer Requirements (CRD) and submit to SDPM for feasibilities.
• Prepare detailed design/ specification and obtain pricing from Wholesale Marketing.
• Submit design/ specification for management reviews and obtain technical completion sign-off.
• Complete solution test results and submit signed proposal to Commercial for order generation.
• Verify tests against specifications and If Contract has to be created, provide technical solution document to Telkom Legal Services.
• Consult customers with respect to telecommunications environment and acquire customer information and requirement.
• Conduct presentations on Telkom products when required and provide feedback to Telkom management.
• Maintain Customer Solution Profile.
• Collect, analyse and capture customer solution data.
• Update customer profile.
• Analyse Solution Requirements by analysing the approved customer’s business opportunity.
• Submit URS -CRD to sales for customer approval and distribute URS CRD to relevant role players.
• Design Customer Solution and provide technical support to AMs.
• Achieve Sales Commission targets.
• Build relationships with relevant stakeholders by building and managing internal customer relationships.
• Enhance external customer relationships.
• Drive implementation of solutions and monitor and measure success.
• Provide weekly updates to be provided to AMs – SA’s to track their win/ loss.
• Motivate, lead, guide and mentor staff and provide mentorship and guidance to new SAs.

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Telkom Infrastructure; Business Management; Telecoms Regulatory Environment; Systems engineering; Information Systems Technology
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Negotiation Techniques; Problem Solving
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Ethical; Tactful; Customer Focus; Integrity; Team Player; Business Leadership; Market Leadership; Organizational Leadership; Personal Leadership; Thought Leadership; Values Aligned with Telkom Values (CHART)

Certifications

• CCDA (Cisco certified design associate)

Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in IT/Engineering
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Experience

• 5 Years relevant experience
• OR 7 years experience

Additional Information

Experience:

• Experience in Telecommunication/ IT networking design of which 3 years should be in customer facing environment.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

• None

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Manager: Business Case Management

Date: 5 Dec 2025

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10008759

Job title:                             Manager: Business Case Management

Job grade:                          M5

Group/ BU:                       Openserve

Division:                             Openserve

Span of control:               5-10

Reports to:                        Senior Management

Core Description

Responsible to manage/ deliver Business Case outputs as defined and in support of the Business Plan applicable to Openserve.

Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the integration and execution of business drivers and key business objectives (40%)

• Coordinate the submission of divisional capex budgetary requirements aligned to Openserve Strategy for Business Planning purposes.
• Compilation of comprehensive Business Cases as informed by the respective Capex Programmes and Master Plans.
• Present compelling Business Cases that are supported by DCF analysis for the ultimate Investment Decision making by the Resource & Capital Council.
• Ensure timeous funding of Business Cases/ Capex Projects to prevent late delivery of objectives.
• Manage approved Business Cases in support of Openserve’s Business Plan outputs.
• Monitor, track, and measure the execution of deliverables as contained in the Business Cases being managed to deliver the stated objectives.
• Identify any deviations and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on the performance of assigned portfolio of business cases.

2. Manages internal & external customer relationships (25%)

• Build and manage internal and external customer relationships.
• Participation in company-wide surveys e.g. Customer Satisfaction (CSaT), Net Promoter Score (NPS). 

3. Drive compliance as per Telkom policies (10%)

• Implement Safety, Health and Environment Management (SHE) and ensure a conducive working environment.
• Adherence to the Capital Management Policy and the Capex Allocation Framework.
• ERM & Audit Compliances.
• Adherence to Telkom ethics code and values.

4.Manages people performance and development (25%)

• Provide team leadership by providing targets and measures for CAPEX efficiency/ productivity and increased revenue flow.
• Apply performance measures and incentives in a fair and equitable manner.
• Establish an enabling work environment and culture for optimum staff performance.
• Enable employee satisfaction measures.
• Motivate, lead, guide and mentor staff.
• Set performance targets.
• Implement performance enhancements.

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Financial Management; Business Acumen; Telkom Policies & Procedures

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Decision Making; Problem Solving; Analytical; Report Writing; Computer/ MS Office literacy; Leadership; Communication; People Development; Purpose Building

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Business Leadership; Organizational Leadership; Personal Leadership; Values aligned to Telkom’s Shared Values (CCAAS); Customer Service Orientation

Certifications

• None

Education

• NQF 7: 3 year Degree

Experience

• 5 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Financial Management/ Business Management; or a similar Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, or Advance Diploma in Business/ Financial Management.
• Relevant Degree/ Diploma in Project Management or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Experience in a network planning/ engineering or operations or build environment, of which 2 years must be on supervisory level, will be an added advantage.

Special requirements:

• Broad technical understanding of Openserve operations and operating model.
• A commercial acumen related to capital investment.
• Understanding of Long-Term Investment Decision making techniques and models as well as the end-to-end capital management process.

Special Requirements

• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours
• Prepared to travel

Physical Requirements

• None

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Specialist: Global Capacity Dev & Ops

Date: 3 Dec 2025

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10008960

Job title:                             Specialist: Global Capacity Dev & Ops

Job grade:                          S5

Group/ BU:                       Openserve

Division:                             Openserve

Span of control:               0-5

Reports to:                        Senior Management

Core Description

Responsible to identify, initiate, develop, promote, procure, implement and maintain global and African submarine cable connectivity and specific related product via Telkom’s infrastructure facilities. Evaluate international cable projects that may impact on Telkom’s global market positioning and develop strategies for possible participation or competitive impact management strategies. Provide capital and operational budgetary support for global capacity projects. Maintain good stakeholder relations for ensuring a protected marine environment for safe operation and maintenance of submarine cables.

Job Responsibilities

Perform Global Capacity Development and Consortium Operations (70%)

• Provide High Level Support
• Facilitate procurement processes
• Assist with implementation of quality/ productivity submarine cable systems/ network
• Arrange and schedule required training courses
• Plan and design awareness, program and material
• Implement and contribute to Business Plan & design operational plan for environment
• Ensure quality & timelines are met Drive implementation of solutions
• Compile human capital plan and work force planning
• Obtain required information from key role players
• Ensure cable protection in marine and terrestrial environment
• Evaluate & drive new cable developments and proposals
• Protect and manage Telkom interests in international consortia

Build relationships with internal and external customers (10%)

• Build relationships with relevant stakeholders by building and managing internal and external customer relationships

Manages people performance and development (10%)

• Establish conducive work environment
• Establish an enabling work environment and culture for optimum staff performance
• Provide people management to the team
• Arrange and schedule required training courses
• Identify targets & goals for environment
• Monitor and measure success
• Provide appropriate training and development initiatives
• Apply performance measures and incentives in a fair and equitable manner
• Provide team leadership by providing targets and measures for productivity and increased revenue flow

Manages Finances (10%)

• Capital & Business Cases
• Opex – Consortium budgets
• Revenue/ reimbursements – Telkom services

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Negotiated Agreements; Project Management; Law; Financial Management; Transmission Equipment
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Presentation Techniques; Planning; Analytical; Communicating; Decision Making; Strategic Thinking
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Business Leadership; Market Leadership; Organizational Leadership; Personal Leadership; Thought Leadership; Values Aligned with Telkom Values (CHART); People Orientated; Independent; Motivated; Meticulous; Inquisitive; Versatile

Certifications

• None

Education

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

Experience

• 5 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Experience:

• International Submarine Cable specific experience would be advantageous.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

• None

Key Stakeholders

• Administration Committees/ Other Operator CFO’s Marine Cable Ship Operators CEO
• Project Director
• Commercial Director Marine maintenance agreements
• Dept: Environmental Affairs
• Dept: Mineral Resources & Energy Legal Services (internal)
• SARS – Customs for bonded Depot operation, DOC, ICASA, ICPC
• Consortium owners

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