SS Access Transmission Microwave at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role purpose:

• Responsible for the providing of technical expertise for all transmission networks across Vodacom South Africa regions including transmission planning, engineering optimization and performance management across all transmission mediums (microwave, fibre and leased lines). Provide expert-level capability within the transmission network domain specifically focusing on microwave network design, microwave network upgrades and support the implementation of industry best practices across the regions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Formulate the Transmission Infrastructure Strategy for microwave, lease lines and inputs into fibre.
• Formulate the Transmission Technology Strategy for microwave, SDN and inputs to Sync.
• Determine the Transmission Supplier Strategy i.e. Ericsson, Huawei and SIAE etc.
• Compile the transmission master plans per region and manage the regions assigned. 
• Develop the High level and Low level planning guidelines and methods of procedures for installation, configuration and fault-finding.
• Evaluate and implement new technology and tools.
• Manage existing technology roadmaps and technology domains identified.
• Compile and provide input to the CAPEX and OPEX budgets nationally. Manage the CAPEX and OPEX budgets allocated to the responsible region including business cases.
• Provide support on due diligence investigations i.e. mergers and acquisitions.
• Conduct network audits and ensure conformance with the design guidelines.
• Define the Transmission KPI’s.
• Maintain accurate transmission records and provide reports and analyses on the transmission network i.e. technology and infrastructure statistics. e.g. UTL, P1 outages.
• Ensure alignment with EBU and FTTX to avoid duplication of microwave and fibre infrastructure.
• Conduct continuous engagement meetings with regions to identify and resolve planning issues.
• Support Project Management in achieving rollout targets.
• Ensure that the transmission performance and availability targets are achieved.
• Negotiation and leadership skills a must and be able to engage with various stakeholders internal and external.
• Generate network reports.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Technical / professional qualifications: 

• 3-year Degree/Diploma in electrical engineering or computer science 
• Minimum 8- 10 years’ working experience in a Telecommunications environment
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in microwave transmission, network planning, optimization, and performance management/improvement.
• Preferable 5 years’ experience in transmission network planning, optimization, and performance management/improvement.
• Preferable 1 years of exposure to GSM, UMTS, and/or LTE mobile telecommunication technologies.
• Preferable 1 year of experience in transmission for mobile radio networks and associated technical investigations, research, and fault finding.
• Experience of using network planning tools.
• Strong understanding of telecommunication networks and standards.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• The ability to operate within a team structure and be the engineering lead for the responsible region.
• Expert understanding and experience in Transmission networks.
• Expert knowledge & experience in the Optical Microwave, 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.