Planner: RNE 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

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
• Fibre
• Facilities

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
• Fibre
• Facilities

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
• Fibre
• Facilities

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
• Fibre
• Facilities

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
• Fibre
• Facilities

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
• Fibre
• Facilities

OUTPUT 7

• Monitored Network Capacity

SUB-OUTPUTS

• 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

SUB-OUTPUTS

• 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

Certifications

 

Education

• NQF 4: Grade 12 and relevant modular training

Experience

• 3 Years relevant experience

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.

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