Planner: RNE (North West) at Telkom

Core Description

To plan and engineer the Switching, Access, Transmission, Radio/ Microwave, Data, DC Power, Metro Ethernet or Fibre network within a limited/ defined range to enable our customers to communicate.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1: Processed Application

• 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
  • Fibre
  • Facilities

OUTPUT 2: Conducted Feasibility Study

• 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
  • Fibre
  • Facilities

OUTPUT 3: Compiled Engineering Specification

• 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
  • Fibre
  • Facilities

OUTPUT 4: Compiled "Bill Of Quantities"

• 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
  • Fibre
  • Facilities

OUTPUT 5: Compiled Detailed Estimate

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

OUTPUT 6: Compiled Engineering Executable File

• 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
  • Fibre
  • Facilities

OUTPUT 7: Monitored Network Capacity

• Monitor network utilization
• Identify network to be expanded (expanded) (increased) (enhanced)
• Initiate/Plan corrective action
• RANGE
  • Switching
  • Access
  • Transmission
  • Radio/ Microwave
  • Data
  • DC Power
  • Fibre
  • Facilities

OUTPUT 8: Resolved Queries

• Receive request
• Analyse request
• Gather information
• Process information
• Liaise with role players
• Compile report
• Provide feedback
• RANGE
  • Switching
  • Access
  • Transmission
  • Radio/ Microwave
  • Data
  • DC Power
  • Fibre
  • Facilities

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

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

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Interpersonal
• Communicating
• Computer Applications
• Report Writing Techniques
• Analytical
• Problem Solving

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Diplomatic
• Committed
• Dynamic
• Assertive
• Trustworthy
• Customer Focus

Education

• NQF 4: Grade 12 and relevant modular training

Experience

• 3 Years relevant experience

Certifications

• None

Special Requirements

• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours
• Ability to travel and stay out overnight

Physical Requirements

• Colour Vision
• Work at Heights
• Work in Confined Spaces

Additional Information

Experience:

• Ex-/ Current Telkom Full Time Bursars, learnerships and internships candidates will be exempted from the 3 years experience requirements but must have a minimum of 12 months relevant experience.

Special Requirements:

• 4x4 Driver training where applicable.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Requirements