Senior Specialist: Core Data Network at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• In this key role, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and optimising events from Core Data Network elements that support Mobile and Enterprise services..
• The ideal candidate is a proactive professional with in-depth knowledge of Core Data Network with a strong background in real-time network operations, fault management, and incident resolution..
• Drive visibility on Core network elements and continuously evaluate incident handling process for improvement and optimisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure high network availability, performance, and quality of service (QoS) through proactive monitoring and optimization.
• Perform real-time fault detection, troubleshooting and analysis for high priority Core network incidents during War rooms.
• Analyze KPI’s, alarms, and performance trends to ensure network stability and optimal performance.
• Support incident, problem, and change management processes according to ITIL standards.
• Provide technical guidance to NOC engineers and ensure proper documentation of all activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and automation of NOC monitoring tools.
• Analyse events using diversified tools to ensure proper process flow into fault management platform

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Degree /3 Year National Diploma in Elec Eng /IT  /Software Eng or related field. Essential
• Networking Certifications CCNP / CCNA/JNIP /ITIL. Advantageous
• Nokia /Ericsson/Huawei Core Certifications. Advantageous
• 5+ years work experience in Telecommunications or IT. Essential
• 3+ years work experience in Core Data Network /IP MPLS Network Elements. Essential
• Strong understanding of LTE / 5G architecture, signalling protocols and IP networking. Advantageous
• Experience in vendor-specific configurations and multi-vendor environments. Advantageous
• Knowledge of virtualization (NFV, VMware, OpenStack) and containerized core solutions (CNFs).Advantageous
• Strong understanding of network monitoring systems (e.g., NetAct,  ENM, Zabbix, Nagios, SolarWinds, Syslog, Kafka etc.).Highly Advantageous
• Familiarity with incident management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy).Advantageous

Core Competence:

• Critical Thinking and problem solving
• Analysing and decision making
• Communication and collaboration
• Innovation and creativity
• Leading supervising
• Customer centric

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 28 October 2025.