Ops Specialist: RNE Planning at Telkom

Core Description

• To Engineer and provide Specialized High Level support based on relevant expert product knowledge of Switching, Access, Transmission, Radio/ Microwave, Data, DC Power, Metro Ethernet or Fibre networks, introduce new technologies and provide planning support to the RNE Planner, to enable our customers to communicate and ensure customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1

• Processed Application
• SUB-OUTPUTS
• Receive and record application
• Analyse and validate application
• Liaise with relevant parties
• Initiate planning process
• Feedback information
• RANGE
• Switching
• Access
• Transmission
• Radio/ Microwave
• Data
• DC Power
• Facilities
• Fibre

OUTPUT 2

• Conducted Feasibility Study
• SUB-OUTPUTS
• Gather information
• Analyse information
• Perform preliminary planning
• Conduct site/ field survey
• Determine infrastructure requirements
• Compile feasibility report
• Provide feedback
• Capture information on relevant systems
• RANGE
• Switching
• Access
• Transmission
• Radio/ Microwave
• Data
• DC Power
• Facilities
• Fibre

OUTPUT 3

• Compiled Engineering Specification
• SUB-OUTPUTS
• Submit requests to other related parties
• Perform detailed dimensioning
• Compile work instruction/ statement of work
• Capture information on relevant systems
• RANGE
• Switching
• Access
• Transmission
• Radio/ Microwave
• Data
• DC Power
• Facilities
• Fibre

OUTPUT 4

• Compiled "Bill Of Quantities"
• SUB-OUTPUTS
• Compile material list (e.g. cat & non-cat)
• Compile equipment spec (DI)
• Compile labour requirements
• Capture information on relevant systems
• RANGE
• Switching
• Access
• Transmission
• Radio/ Microwave
• Data
• DC Power
• Facilities
• Fibre

OUTPUT 5

• Compiled Detailed Estimate
• SUB-OUTPUTS
• Capture detailed estimate (e.g. Projestim)
• Initiate CPA creation
• Capture information on relevant systems
• RANGE
• Switching
• Access
• Transmission
• Radio/ Microwave
• Data
• DC Power
• Facilities
• Fibre

OUTPUT 6

• Compiled Engineering Executable File
• SUB-OUTPUTS
• Obtain all relevant documentation (e.g. WAP, wayleaves, install work
• instruction)
• Compile project summary sheet
• Complete ticksheet and verify
• File office copy
• Capture information on relevant systems
• Forward executable file to RBMC
• RANGE
• Switching
• Access
• Transmission
• Radio/ Microwave
• Data
• DC Power
• Facilities
• Fibre

OUTPUT 7

• Updated Information Systems
• SUB-OUTPUTS
• Identify all relevant information to be updated
• Verify accuracy (e.g. error reports)
• Update all relevant systems
• Provide feedback
• RANGE
• Switching
• Access
• Transmission
• Radio/ Microwave
• Data
• DC Power
• Facilities
• Fibre

OUTPUT 8

• Managed Network Capacity
• SUB-OUTPUTS
• Monitor regional network utilization
• Conduct site visit
• Consult with inter-divisional role players
• Plan/ request corrective action
• Implement plan
• Update all Telkom specific systems
• Manage and track progress
• RANGE
• Telkom network
• DC Power
• Facilities

OUTPUT 9

• Provided Planning Support
• SUB-OUTPUTS
• Receive request from planner/s
• Analyse request
• Consult with inter-divisional role players
• Assist planners to resolve query
• Monitor planner's implementation progress
• RANGE
• Access
• Core
• DC Power
• Facilities

OUTPUT 10

• Introduced New Technologies
• SUB-OUTPUTS
• Attend new technology training
• Obtain master plans from RINP/ Head Office
• Plan new technology
• Conduct awareness sessions with planner/s
• Monitor implementation
• RANGE
• All technologies in toolbox

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Project Estimate; Telkom Procedures; Planning Procedures; Infrastructure Technology; Telkom Structure; Telkom Policies

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Interpersonal; Communicating; Computer Applications; Report Writing Techniques

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Diplomatic; Committed; Dynamic; Assertive; Trustworthy

Certifications

• None

Education

• NQF 4: Grade 12 and relevant modular training
• OR NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma

Experience

• 5 Years relevant experience
• OR 3 years relevant experience

Additional Information
Special Requirements

• 4x4 Driver training where applicable.
• Able to work at heights/ confined spaces.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Requirements.
• Special Requirements
• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours
• Prepared to travel and stay out overnight

Physical Requirements

• Work at Heights
• Work in Confined Spaces