Project Leader at Vodacom

Role Purpose

To ensure that network projects are completed according to set schedules and within budget by liaising with different role players, applying sound project management principles, reporting on progress and strictly following company governance procedures.
 

Your responsibilities will include

• To manage all aspects of Transmission and Radio Access Network roll-out and upgrade projects
• To liaise with different role players to ensure projects are completed according to set schedules and within budget.
• To conduct weekly contractor, supplier and internal project team meetings to ensure progress of projects to schedule, budget and set requirements.
• To request purchase orders to ensure that projects are completed as per the set rollout schedules, within the set budget and up to Vodacom quality standards.
• To enter into price negotiations with current and proposed suppliers to ensure that all projects are completed within budget and ensuring a cost saving on Capex expenditure.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Relevant Technical Qualification  (e.g. engineering)  - Degree/Diploma/T3/S4/N6 National Diploma (essential)
• Certificate in Project Management (desirable); 
• Certificate / diploma in Business Management or Logistics (desirable); 
• Drivers Licence Code 08 (essential)
• 3 years' experience in managing projects  (essential); 
• 1 year experience in business management / finance / budget control (desirable); 
• Cellular or Transmission Telecommunications experience (essential)

Closing date for applications: 09 November 2021

• The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus
• The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
• Vodacom is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.