Manager: Mobile Build at Telkom

Core Description

• Responsible for the effective management of Mobile Build in the region, ensuring an efficient and reliable mobile network. Implement and manage all functions pertaining to the region's Integrated Planning and Project Management Operations to maintain a positive customer experience.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of Mobile Network Build in accordance with the business objectives:

• Manage all functions pertaining to Integrated Engineering and Project Management Operations.
• Develop and execute an operational plan.
• Obtain required information from key role players.
• Identify, implement and monitor targets & goals for environment.
• Responsible for engineering of new technology, technology integration, technical product development and network upgrades.
• Build of mobile network and implement roll-out plan.
• Ensure cost effective pre-provision network is in place at the right time.
• Connecting customers to the network.
• Management and control of building activities outsourced to contractors and ensure quality checks on infrastructure.
• Implement human capital plan and workforce planning.

Manage the performance, productivity, development and wellbeing of own team:

• Effective people management
• Provide appropriate training and development initiatives
• Establish conducive work environment
• Manage employee health & safety
• Develop a high performance driven team
• Manage the performance, productivity, and wellbeing of own team
• Ensure leadership and performance that is aligned with the Openserve culture and values

Management of Functional Area:

• Build and maintain efficient relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and service providers
• Monitor and mitigate risks activities (including business continuity and operational risk management) within the technology environment
• Support to strategic projects led from Openserve and other parts of Openserve Group
• Manage OPEX and CAPEX budget, expenditure and performance reporting with strict discipline
• Ensure legislator compliance and corporate governance
• Implement and adhere to Openserve policies and procedures
• Drive BBBEE Diversity targets

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Customer experience; Technology; Telecommunications; Openserve Policies & Procedures; Business Acumen; Financial Management; Operational System

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Conceptual Ability; Interpersonal; Performance Achievement; Innovation; Problem Solving; Empowering Ability to empower the team; Technical; Diversity Management; Change Management

Certifications

• None

Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in Telecommunication or Business/Commerce

Experience

• 5 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Experience:

• Experience preferably in telecoms/ mobile-related environment.

Special Requirements

• None

Physical Requirements

• None

Key Stakeholders

• Customers
• Labour
• Suppliers/ Service Providers
• Partners
• Internal customers
• External customers
• Mobile Cellular Networks