Ops Specialist: Legacy Decomm at Telkom

Core Description    

• Responsible for strategic and technical direction, of Legacy Network Equipment and System decommissioning for Network, Applications and Systems across all ranges to optimise Telkom's Core Network cost and efficiency.

Competencies    
Knowledge/Skills

• Implement, Configure & Support Internetwork on relevant Technologies; Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Fundamentals; Internetworking Architectures, Protocols & Topologies Network Environment; Network & Service Management; Network, Product & Services Technologies; Relevant Technology, Troubleshooting Techniques; Service Environment Technical Infrastructure; Telecommunication Network Analytical;  Computer Applications; Communication; Decision Making; Facilitating Techniques; Interpersonal; Organizing Techniques; Planning; Problem Solving Report Writing Techniques; Telephone Etiquette; Technical Equipment Handling; System Thinking Decision Making Interpersonal; Project Management; In depth understanding of the PSTN network including EWSD, E10 and transmission equipment; Proven track record of switching equipment decommissioning. 

Behaviour

• Customer Centric; Employee Centricity; Dedicated; Quality Awareness; Accurate; Responsible, Performance Driven; Initiative; Proactive; Innovative, Accountable; Committed; Flexible and Adaptable; Motivated; Systematic; Reliable; Adherence to Telkom/Openserve policies; Team working; Values Aligned with OS

Job Responsibilities    

• Support with liaising and maintaining of contracts with 3rd party suppliers.
• Liaising and co-ordinating around decommissioning tasks with Field operations, RINP and Access network Engineering.
• Provide technical support and implement the decisions and actions associated with the prompt recovery of legacy equipment.
• Support the specialist in liaising with field operations, engineering, and suppliers to ensure power, aircon and generators are running optimally.
• Responsible for reporting on progress of all decommissioning projects.
• Update asset records.
• Implement, Configure & Support Internetwork on relevant Technologies.

Required Certification    

• Relevant vendor certification is preferable

Qualifications    

• 3 Year Electrical Engineering degree/ diploma (at least at NQF level 6), with 5 years relevant technical experience 
• Rerelevant vendor certification is preferable

OR

• Grade 12 with 7 years relevant operatonal experience and
• Relevant vendor certification is preferable

Experience    

• 3 Year Electrical Engineering degree/ diploma (at least at NQF level 6), with 5 years relevant technical experience 
• Rerelevant vendor certification is preferable

OR

• Grade 12 with 7 years relevant operatonal experience and
• Relevant vendor certification is preferable

Special Requirements    

• Valid driver's license
• Willing to be called upon 24 hours of the day
• Perform standby duties
• Own transport

Closing Date    
2023/05/29