Tech Officer: Submarine Cable Ops (CNFO) at Telkom

Core Description
To install, operate and maintain the submarine cable systems and associated local terrestrial systems, according to international standards, in order to provide a continuous service to International and National Investors, Operators & Customers

Competencies

• Transmission Systems; Safety Regulation and Standards; Mechanical Aids; Network Management Systems; IP Networks; Power DC and AC; Project Management; Data Communication Systems; Broadband Systems; 
• Data Acquisition / Multiplexing Systems; National Management Systems; Computer Hardware / Software Systems; 
• Company Policies/Procedures & WI's; NonVoice Systems & Associated Services; Fire Alarm Systems; Fire Suppression Systems and Procedures; Air 
• Conditioners; Standby Plants; UPS & Battery Management
• Interpersonal; Planning; Project Management; Computer Literacy; Programming; Analytical; Communicating; Training Techniques; Team work; Technical& Test Eq Handling & Techniques; Technical Design
• Dedicated; Quality Awareness; Responsible; Proactive; Team Player; 
• Driven; Work and Personal Safety; Customer Focus; Accurate

Job Responsibilities

• Maintained Network Configuration
• Monitored Traffic Quality
• Restored Traffic
• Managed Spare and Test Equipment
• Installed Equipment / Services
• Repaired Equipment / Services
• Maintained Equipment

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree/ Diploma 
• (N6/S6) Light Current (at least NQF Level 6)

OR

• Grade 12 with Maths, Science and relevant 
• modular training (NQF Level 4) 

Experience

• 1 Year relevant experience at operational level

OR

• 3 Years relevant experience at operational level

Special Requirements

• Valid driver's license. Must be able to identify colours.
• Must be willing to travel to undergo training
• Must be willing and able to work after hours, shifts, including overtime
• call-out and stand-by duties.
• Must have an understanding of the inter-dependencies between sections.
• Ability to speak foreign languages (Fresh, Spanish, Portuguese) is an
• advantage. Must have a high stress tolerance level..
• Call out and stand-by and travelling away on S&T.
• Able to function in stressful environment.