Senior Specialist: Transmission Network at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• Perform transmission network high level support (DWDM, IP/MPLS, fibre & synchronisation), deliver insights toward performance improvement and automated network solutions in the transmission domain to improve network performance, availability, and customer experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide high level support to all regions within SLA incl. standby duties.
• Conduct special investigations on high impact network failures.
• Compile pro-active maintenance reports through network performance analysis.
• Analyse and produce root cause analysis report in conjunction with suppliers.
• Develop project plans to support network improvement opportunities with respect to transmission network.
• Track performance and meet with suppliers monthly to improve on delivery, support & MTTR.
• Provide Support and ensure quality standards on acceptance (ATP).
• Maintain transmission engineering master plans.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• B-Tech degree Electrical or Electronic Engineering or IT related degree
• Minimum 10 years’ working experience in a Telecommunications environment
• Minimum 5 years exposure in troubleshooting large DWDM network)
• Programming training (C# , Python and JavaScript) is advantageous
• Alignment with Vodacom SPIRIT values.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• The ability to lead and operate within a team structure.
• Expert understanding and experience in DWDM network.
• Good knowledge & experience in the Optical Fiber technologies, and Synchronization.
• Good understanding of routing and transport protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS etc.).
• Project Management skills & MS Office knowledge.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Analytical thinker & solution oriented Resilient planning & implementation.

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: 09 March 2026