WIOCC has revolutionised the delivery of high-capacity connectivity between Africa and the rest of the world and is the continent’s leading provider of carrier-neutral, carrier-scale, future-proofed network infrastructure.
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Network Architect (Fibre) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Plan and design of new access, metro and core duct and fibre routes, spurs and PoP sites entries, MMRs
Develop Policies, Procedures, Processes, Standards, Specifications and Work Instructions related to fibre engineering design, planning, maintenance and operations
Liaise with internal Project Managers and 3rd party suppliers that ensure fibre networks are designed and deployed according to design
Plan, submit, track and manage wayleaves and rights of way
Initiate, plan, submit, track, manage and implement change requests for network optimisation
Manage and track the fibre annual budget
Keep track of material stock, drawdowns and reorder levels
Interact with both internal and external clients & relevant government agencies
Management & planning of the overall fibre network, including auditing and record management (fibre route plans, as-built documentation)
Prepare RFP technical and strategy documents for procurement of fibre materials
Ensure all documentation is up to date and stored on the designated platforms for easy access and retrieval
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in a technical field
8 year’s technical experience in the telecom industry
5 years in network fibre planning and design or equivalent role
Effective written and verbal communication skills evidenced by work history and accomplishments
Excellent communication and soft skills, including the ability to listen, summarise and concisely share key information with clients or internal stakeholders
Optical networking experience, including OTDR, optical link budget calculations, fibre types and testing
Expert in GIS and OSS systems
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Visio
Basic knowledge of network equipment i.e. Routers, Switches, DWDM, OTN
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Experience & Skills
Comprehensive understanding of the fibre market, including its providers and infrastructure
Proven track record of proficiently establishing and developing fibre technology competencies within a complex organisation
Knowledge of ISP planning, scaling and design
Proficiency in working with database hierarchies and utilising SQL for data management
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize B/OSS (Business/Operations Support Systems) tools to record information accurately and succinctly in a timely fashion
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