Telkom SA SOC Limited is a South African wireline and wireless telecommunications provider, operating in more than 38 countries across the African continent. Telkom is a semi-privatised, 39% state-owned enterprise.
Core Description
Responsible for the compilation and maintenance of the aligned Ancillary Services Master-Plan. To pre-provision Ancillary Services to enable the Telkom ICT Network and NGN rollout and perform all operations and aspects relevant to the Ancillary Services discipline. To improve energy utilisation and efficiencies. To enable and execute optimization strategies. Compile and update Ancillary Master-plans and project Scope of Work documents. Responsible for Ancillary project execution and completion.
Competencies
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE: Openserve Services - Business Trends; Ancillary Services Technology; Ancillary Services Products; Telkom/ ICT Technology, products and Services; Electrical Engineering (AC, MV, LV, DC, EPS, UPS and demand management); Mechanical Engineering (HVAC, fuel storage & supply, Fire protection & prevention); Statutory requirements; ICT Networks (Data centre, Mobile or Fixed Telecom networks); Project Management; Suppliers; Technology; Communication Plant and systems; Building management
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
- Presentation Techniques; Planning; Analytical; Writing; Project Management; Problem Solving; Conceptual Ability; Forward thinking
ATTITUDES:
- Thought Leadership: Developing strategies/Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical approaches.
- Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities; Managing tasks
- Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities
- People Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Convincing people; Interacting with people
- Personal Leadership: Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working
Values Aligned with Openserve Values
Job Responsibilities
The incumbent will be required to:
- Conduct audits, baseline audits, site inspections and investigations
- Compile consolidated network growth requirements for short, medium and long terms, based on various technology masterplans, trends & history, technology strategy and assumptions
- Compile and implement Ancillary services master plans
- Compile and approve Projects Scope of Work specifications
- Identify optimization opportunities and enable traffic migration and redundant equipment recoveries
- Project manage master plan implementation
- Conduct feasibility studies and special investigations
- Capitalize completed projects
- Maintain and update Ancillary services master plans
- Improve energy utilization and efficiencies
- Compile and update reports on Capital and Opex savings
- Compile plan/ technology application footprint
- Required Certification
- Professional registration with the Engineering Council of SA (ECSA) would be an added advantage
Qualifications
- Relevant 4year BSc: Electrical/Electronic Eng Degree or Master’s/ BTech Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF level 8) with 3 years relevant DC Power/Facilities/Ancillary Services experience.
OR
- Relevant 3year Degree/National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF level 6) with 5 years relevant DC Power/Facilities/Ancillary Service experience.
Experience
- Relevant 4year BSc: Electrical/Electronic Eng Degree or Master’s/ BTech Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF level 8) with 3 years relevant DC Power/Facilities/Ancillary Services experience.
OR
- Relevant 3year Degree/National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF level 6) with 5 years relevant DC Power/Facilities/Ancillary Service experience.
- Special Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Be able to function independently and meet targets without supervision
- Must be willing to work long/ after hours
Comments
Applicants with strong experience in Mechanical design principles, including Electrical planning and design, HVAC systems, cooling systems and fuel storage sytems will have an advantage.
Preference will be give to AA candidates.
NB:
The Company adopted a hybrid operating model whereby employees will have two registered workplace locations. This job is identified to be performed from home therefor the home-based office location is the primary workplace and the official office-based location is the secondary workplace. This position is in Centurion, Gauteng.
The company is adopting a mandatory vaccination policy as from 01 June 2022, which will affect employment conditions of all current and future employees.
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