Ops Specialist: Maritime Radio at Telkom

• To provide high-level support to the Maritime radio infrastructure including IP system configurations and support on the maritime radio control systems/software, monitoring radio system performance, updating systems and records, and maintaining and upgrading the radio systems, when required.  

Competencies    
Knowledge/Skills

• Radio Operating Procedures; MF/HF Radio Receivers; MF/HF High Power Radio Transmitters; VHF Transceivers; Radio Equipment Hardware & Maritime Comm; Network Operating Systems; Microcontroller (PLC) and SCADA Systems; Hardware/ Software Interfacing; SCADA and Process Control Systems; Computer Workstation & Server Hardware; Test Equipment; Planning; Analytical; Problem Solving; Communication; Technical& Test Eq Handling & Techniques; Computer Configuration; Vendor Software Support; Software Development ; Coding, Testing Implementation and Debugging of Business Applications.

Behaviour

• Loyal; Dedicated; Accurate; Customer Focus; Team Player; Self Responsibility; Innovative; Dynamic; Proactive; Self-Responsibility

Job Responsibilities    

• Maintained Radio Stations/Performed Routines
• Designed/Manufactured Radio Interface Equipment.  
• Installed and Commissioned Radio Systems/ Equipment.
• Repaired Maritime Equipment or Systems to Component Level.
• Maintained Radio Stations/ Performed Routines.
• Designed/ Manufactured Radio Interface Equipment.
• Installed and Commissioned Radio Systems/ Equipment.  R
• epaired Maritime Equipment or Systems to Component Level.
• Installed/Implemented Software/Hardware Solutions.
• Self-development on Maritime SAR systems and Test equipment and testing procedures.
• Performed System Administration.
• High level support to Maritime technical officers.
• Installed/Implemented Software/Hardware Solutions.
• Self-development on Maritime SAR systems and Test equipment and testing procedures.
• Performed System Administration.
• High level support to Maritime technical officers.

Required Certification    
None

Qualifications    

• Electrical Engineering Degree/ Diploma (N6/S6) Light Current (at least NQF Level 6) and 3 years of relevant experience at the operational level

OR

• Grade 12 and 5 years of relevant experience at the operational level 
• Modular training will be an advantage

Experience    

• Electrical Engineering Degree/ Diploma (N6/S6) Light Current (at least NQF Level 6) and 3 years of relevant experience at the operational level

OR

• Grade 12 and 5 years of relevant experience at the operational level 
• Modular training will be an advantage

Special Requirements    

• Valid driver's license. 
• Able to identify colours 
• Able to handle height (where applicable) 
• Able to work in confirmed spaces (where applicable) 
• Must be willing and able to work after hours, including overtime, call out and stand-by, and 
• travelling away on S&T 
• Able to function in a stressful environment

Closing Date    
2023/05/31