Network Planner (FTTB) (Bryanston) at Maziv

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and plan new fibre routes
• Plan, and schedule Route Surveys,
• Design comprehensive network diagrams / splicing diagrams and network allocations as per Britelink standards and client stakeholder standards
• Manage and update existing fibre network planning when changes are required from an operational level.
• Mange the storing of all documents and ensure the naming convention is as per Britelink standards.
• Supply Network planning support to the operational and technical staff
• Supply planning and splicing requirements on request.
• Plan and Issue fibre route instructions for cables on new and existing routes
• Design and Issue splicing instructions as per approved design and route plans
• Make proposals to change fibre route and build plans to optimise fibre routes as well as increase capacity of existing fibre routes.
• Occasional spot checks to be done on the fibre network to verify and provide feedback on the condition of the fibre network
• Project manage special projects from time to time, assigning technical teams and reporting on project deliverables.
• Manage project work flows from start to finish.
• Draw up BOQ for all projects
• Liaison with supplier  / procurement to get quotes on require build materials         
• Create accurate quotes and submit to all stakeholders, Submit request for PO’s and Liaison with financial department
• Supply finance with an accurate list of material and labour used during the project in order to invoice
• Liaison with technical teams or project stakeholders to ensure all work is performed  as per design and amend any variance to planning
• Create as build documents for any new fibre routes as well as update existing as builds to networks that are amended.
• In conjunction with Human Resources, manage performance, motivate, organise and encourage team work. 
• Liaise with Human resources on any disciplinary or grievance issues within the department.  
• Assist in the development of the technical department

KPIs

• All fibre routes designed are to network standards
• Routes are effective and efficient
• Surveys are planned with a minimum of 24hrs notice and a detailed survey is created.
• Network diagrams are saved on the shared server in a logical manor
• Diagrams are designed to network standards
• Diagrams are clear and concise; Diagrams are well detailed and easy to interpret.
• All updates are made to planning in a timeous manor and documents are clearly labelled with a version number.
• All updates are recorded and reported on.
• All documents are saved on the shared drive
• All documents are securely backed up
• All documents are labelled with a clear and concise naming convention and or named in the clients naming convention.
• All requests are tracked and reported on a monthly basis
• Support for planning is executed in a timeous manor
• Supplied planning is accurate and communicated in a easy to understand manor
• All instructions are documented and clearly define the scope of work.
• Communication with technical teams is executed in a timeous manor and is documented.
• Splicing diagrams are designed to network standard
• All splicing diagrams are accurate and clearly detailed / defined.
• All proposals are reported on in a logical and detailed format
• All proposals are accurate and accompanied by a bill of quantity (BOQ) and costing
• All costings / BOQ are defined and accurate
• Proposals are logical and designed to network standards
• All spot checks are recorded and reported on
• Any incidents are recorded, reported and a resolution action is made.
• Report to management on millstones and weekly feedback
• Project plans are well detailed and estimate dates vs actual dates are recorded and assessed
• All projects are documented from start to finish and follow the operation work flow.
• Any deviations to the projects are recorded and reported on
• All BOQ’s are detailed and accurate to the preliminary survey.
• Any changes to the BOQ are followed up with a variation report
• All variation reports are reported on and a report of estimated vs actuals must be created on conclusion of the project.
• All quotes are signed off by senior management prior to purchase
• All quotes follow the correct finance process as determined by the finance department.
• Quotes are detailed and costings are accurate
• Quote margins are to the minimum of 20% margin on all items.
• Quotes have enough labour and margin to cover delays on site.
• Quotes are sent to all stakeholders timeously and follow-up regularly
• All projects completed are invoiced and followed-up until payment has been made.
• Project is completed as per the scope of work
• Any deviations are recorded and reported on.
• Project plan is amended with any deviations made.
• AS build documents are accurate to the project completed
• AS build documents are well detailed and clearly defined.
• All HR policy and procedure are followed and adhered to.
• All disciplinary procures are adhered to, reported on and recorded.
• Technical support is accurate and executed in a timeous manor.

REPORTING TO:

• Head of projects

 BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Data Analysis
• Ability to produce management reports
• Ability to communicate in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to do presentations
• Mathematical literacy
• Accountability
• Supervisory skills 
• Inventory optimization
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Be able to adapt to change on a constant basis
• Be able to teach yourselves
• Get along well with people
• Time Management
• Work under pressure
• Accuracy
• Friendly
• Self-Driven
• Service orientated
• Must be able to work independently
• Fast learner and must be able to grasp new concepts quickly
• Costing and Budgeting

Requirements

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Fibre-optic network planning and route design
• Fibre allocation and capacity planning
• Splicing diagrams and splicing instructions
• Outside Plant (OSP) fibre infrastructure knowledge
• Route survey planning and interpretation
• Network topology and end-to-end connectivity
• AutoCAD or equivalent CAD design software
• Microsoft Visio for network and splicing diagrams
• GIS and mapping tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS or Google Earth Pro
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation and costing
• As-built drawings and red-line documentation
• Document control, revision control and naming conventions
• Fibre network standards and client specifications
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Technical reporting and data analysis
• Project planning and workflow management
•  Procurement, quotation and purchase-order processes
• Quality control and attention to technical detail
• Technical problem-solving and decision-making
• Clear technical communication and stakeholder coordination

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• NSC – National Senior Certificate
• Understanding of Telecommunications / Fibre network planning
• Technical Design / Planning skills
• Problem solving
• Mathematically Literate
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Competent in Visio / Design applications (example AutoCA