Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Role purpose:
To dimension, plan, design, and optimize world-class, future-proof, carrier-grade IP transport networks and services integration to ensure efficient and reliable connectivity in line with business objectives and customer needs.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
• Develop and design future-proof carrier-grade Transport network adaptable to Software defined network (SDN).
• Recommendation, formulation, and execution of transport technology strategy in line with VF-Group Technology Strategy & Architecture (TSA) and Business Objectives.
• E2E Transport Network dimensioning, deployment, optimization, capacity management & control, and RAN & Fixed network integration to ensure superior network quality and availability.
• Develop short-, mid-, and long-term transport capacity forecasts and technology evolution plans using engineering guidelines that align with Vodacom/Vodafone strategies and local business requirements.
• Create comprehensive technical design documentation for CAPEX and OPEX planning, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

Who you are
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:
• Communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Customer centric.
• Analytical skills.
• Self-starter, Initiative & Motivated.
• Planning & organizing skills.
• Cognitive & problem-solving skills.
• System, Service and Solution Development skills.
• In depth knowledge of SDN, NVF and Cloud Computing.
• Experience in working in a multi-vendor environment.
• Hands-on experience in IP Microwave and Optical transport network.
• Experience with different Ethernet & IP Platforms (Routers and Switches).
• In-depth knowledge of IP networking protocols.

Must have technical/professional qualifications:
• 3 years or more professional experience in the ICT industry, particularly with Network design and engineering.
• Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer systems Engineering or equivalent.
• Foundation course on ITILv3.
• CCNA, CCNP or CCIE certification or equivalent.
• Training on IP Network Planning, Design and Optimization (including SDN, SRv6, IPV6).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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