Manager: Global Capacity Operations & Connect at Telkom

Core Description    
Responsible to manage, evaluate and execute purchases and leases of international submarine cable capacity and connectivity. Plan, record and manage the existing and ongoing utilization and revenue generating potential of International Submarine Cable facilities and connectivity.  Provide Global Capacity solutions and support to the Wholesale Marketing and Sales groups to ensure optimal benefits for Telkom in its submarine cable capacity decisions. Plan, perform, contract and manage international trading (purchasing & selling) of submarine cable capacity & connectivity.  Perform the Submarine Cable Network Administrator (NA) functions for which Telkom has been awarded the contract.

Competencies    
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Transmission Network Planning & Capacity building - Business Processes - Legal Procedures - Global Capacity Business - Financial Management - Planning - Processes - Problem Solving - International Network Infrastructure - International Protocol

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:

• Transmission Network Planning & Capacity building - Business Planning - Decision Making - Problem Solving - Interpersonal relations - Communicating - Negotiation Techniques - Analytical

ATTITUDES: 

• 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

Job Responsibilities    
The incumbent will be required to: 

Perform the Submarine Cable Network Administrator function

• Commercial records, C&MA contract interpretation and contract policing
• Establish necessary systems, processes, rules to perform the NA function
• Support submarine cable WG's on transmission technology, routing, assignment, interface and
• Design, establish & perform consortium upgrade calculators
• Establish and manage all aspects of the consortium transmission plans of the submarine cable networks

Responsible for the integration and execution of business drivers and key business objectives

• Build relationships with relevant stakeholders by building and managing internal and external customer relationships
• Obtain required information from key role players
• Manage, evaluate and execute purchases and leases of international submarine cable capacity and connectivity
• Plan, record and manage the existing and on-going utilization and revenue generating potential of International Submarine Cable facilities and connectivity
• Plan, perform, contract and manage international trading (purchasing & selling) of submarine cable capacity & connectivity
• Implement and contribute to Business Plan & design operational plan for environment
• Manages people performance and development 

Required Certification    

• None

Qualifications    

• Relevant 3 year Degree or Diploma (at least NQF 6) in preferably Electrical /Electronic Engineering, Commerce, Science, Technology, Telecommunications. 

Experience    

• Minimum 5 Years relevant experience in Telecommunications environment of which 3 years in a transmission environment of which 2 years must be on supervisory level. International Submarine Cable NA specific experience would be advantageous.

Special Requirements    

• Must be prepared to travel and be away from home for periods of time. Work overtime. Have a valid driver's license

Closing Date: 15th, March 20222