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  • Posted: Aug 12, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Telkom SA SOC Limited is a South African wireline and wireless telecommunications provider, operating in more than 38 countries across the African continent. Telkom is a semi-privatised, 39% state-owned enterprise.


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    Ops Specialist: Solution Architecture

    Core Description

    • Responsible for the Technical Architecture related to the Mobile/ FMC Core Network, VAS and Online Rating and Charging environments.
    • Formulating a Solution Architecture for conceptualised Products and Services.
    • An excellent understanding of the Technical Architecture is required. Technology Strategy and Research will form part of this portfolio.
    • Providing Technical support/ consultancy to relevant Business Units. Involvement in the tender process.

    Job Responsibilities

    OUTPUT 1

    • Researched, Assessed and Selected Technologies

    SUB-OUTPUTS

    • Perform technology scan
    • Compile reports
    • Compile technology strategies and policies, and present these
    • Obtain approval (feedback and follow-up)
    • Monitor implementation

    RANGE

    • Switching and protocol technologies
    • Routing
    • Service platforms
    • Network management
    • Applications and services

    OUTPUT 2

    • Performed Sourcing Activities

    SUB-OUTPUTS

    • Prepare technical specifications
    • Update technical specification
    • Attend sourcing committee meetings
    • Assure integration by means of complete specification in documents
    • Compile and issue request for information (RFI)
    • Evaluate RFI

    RANGE

    • Service platforms
    • Switching
    • Routing
    • Network management
    • Applications And Services

    OUTPUT 3

    • Compiled Technical Service Description

    SUB-OUTPUTS

    • Perform technical assessment
    • Define the technical means for implementing the service in Telkom's network
    • Provide due dates for the implementation of service
    • Provide an understanding of the network limitations
    • Provide technical input for the specification and development of service
    • Provide the detailed and accurate costs of implementing the service
    • Co-ordinate input from SME's
    • Ensure description of IFs, CDRs, functionality, provisioning and NM is done completely to ensure smooth project realisation

    RANGE

    • All Telkom's Products and Services

    OUTPUT 4

    • Provided Consultation

    SUB-OUTPUTS

    • Ensure that technical understanding is in line with products team and other stakeholders
    • Formulate and present possible solutions
    • Compile and distribute reports/ documentation
    • Provide feedback

    RANGE

    • Technical
    • Trouble shooting
    • Minor modifications
    • Minor software patches

    OUTPUT 5

    • Evaluated Technology/ Service Application

    SUB-OUTPUTS

    • Consult with the group responsible for evaluation/ proof of concept
    • Provide input wrt required test cases that influence the business
    • process (typically billing and administration)

    RANGE

    • All solution components as defined by CET

    OUTPUT 6

    • Conducted NGN-related Research

    SUB-OUTPUTS

    • Gather information
    • Provide feedback
    • Submit to relevant role players
    • Conduct research
    • Determine nature of research objectives
    • Prioritise objectives
    • Consult with role players / client
    • Compile research report

    RANGE

    • New / existing / obsolete technologies

    Core Competencies

    FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

    • Fixed and Mobile Telephone Network; 3GPP Standards and Architecture; Interface (SS7/ SIGTRAN, CAP, MAP, etc.); Technical; Suppliers; Technology; Communication Systems; Communication Technology; IP Networks

    FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

    • Technical Documentation Interpretation; Conflict Management; Consultation Techniques; Evaluating Techniques; Research Techniques; Analytical; Problem Solving; Cross Functional Teamwork; Technical Writing Techniques; Continuous Improvement; Conceptual Ability; Systems Engineering

    Certifications

    Education

    • NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in Engineering or Telecommunication

    Experience

    • 3 Years relevant experience

    Additional Information

    Qualifications and Experience:

    • B.Tech Electrical or B.Eng. Electrical/ Electronic degree or a Technical qualification in Telecommunications.
    • Experience preferably in IT/ Solution Architecture environment.

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