Engineer - Technology Enterprise Planning.Technology Information at MTN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Design of fibre and microwave solutions with specific attention to the access portion of the solution.
• Providing technical support for the transport networks across network group to enable the design, provisioning, performance and support of DBU / EBU services. Provide technical guidance on the evolution of the MTN ICT initiatives. Manage implementation and support requirements between network group and DBU / EBU. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Performance Areas​​​​​​​

Forecast and Demand:

• Contribute to the definition of the network strategy with specific focus on DBU / EBU networks.
• Ensure the transport strategy and architecture aligns with business objectives and the strategic plans of other departments
• Participate in the translation of the transmission and transport strategy and architecture into long term plans
• Understand the capabilities and limitations of new technologies, applying best practices when designing the transport network

Solution Delivery: 

• Support the design, Planning and Optimisation of transport networks access and backbone (WDM, GPON, IP/MPLS)
• Provide guidance on the deployment strategy for broadband – Services provided, Target areas
• Vendor evaluation and selection for transport Networks focusing on Total Cost of Ownership, Technology assessment and vendor performance
• Identify key evolution/trends in transport technologies and provide  roadmap input
• Provide Technical support to all management layers on all wholesale network related issues.
• Manage the performance of vendors and suppliers internal and external and assist in the resolution of major operational problems on the wholesale network
• Negotiate with Network vendors
• Assist in developing and supporting processes to enable wholesale network

Transmission Commercialisation  

• Support management in determining the investment strategy for wholesale i.e. investment areas and customers.
• Support management in determining the technology strategy for wholesale e.g. GPON, DWDM, CTN, lease lines
• Negotiate with suppliers for the most cost-effective products
• Contract management i.e. SLA management for delivery and performance
• Provide inputs to various customer RFP’s

Communication and co-ordination

• Ensure communication of plans and integration of feedback
• Prepare detailed design, implementation and integration documentation for build and operations
• Co-operate with and support of other network group departments at all levels
• Manage interfaces with other areas of the MTN business outside of the technology enterprise department as required for successful development, design and   implementation
• Provide high level planning support function and representation (technical) for design components in MTN Group Operations

Financial Management

• Assist management with Capex and Opex budget relating to solution architectural activities
• Assist in the forecasting, planning and development of the architectural budget and business plans

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• 3 year B Degree or National Technical Diploma with in engineering

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in solution architecture and Transmission Planning and Optimisation
• Experienced in contract agreements and specifications of equipment and network installations