Job Openings at Telkom

Core Description

• Responsible to identify, initiate, develop, promote, procure, implement and maintain global and African submarine cable connectivity and specific related product via Telkom's infrastructure facilities. Evaluate international cable projects that may impact on Telkom's global market positioning and develop strategies for possible participation or competitive impact management strategies. Provide capital and operational budgetary support for global capacity projects. Maintain good stakeholder relations for ensuring a protected marine environment for safe operation and maintenance of submarine cables.

Job Responsibilities

Perform Global Capacity Development and Consortium Operations (70%)

• Provide High Level Support
• Facilitate procurement processes
• Assist with implementation of quality/ productivity submarine cable systems/ network
• Arrange and schedule required training courses
• Plan and design awareness, program and material
• Implement and contribute to Business Plan & design operational plan for environment
• Ensure quality & timelines are met Drive implementation of solutions
• Compile human capital plan and work force planning
• Obtain required information from key role players
• Ensure cable protection in marine and terrestrial environment
• Evaluate & drive new cable developments and proposals
• Protect and manage Telkom interests in international consortia

Build relationships with internal and external customers (10%)

• Build relationships with relevant stakeholders by building and managing internal and external customer relationships

Manages people performance and development (10%)

• Establish conducive work environment
• Establish an enabling work environment and culture for optimum staff performance
• Provide people management to the team
• Arrange and schedule required training courses
• Identify targets & goals for environment
• Monitor and measure success
• Provide appropriate training and development initiatives
• Apply performance measures and incentives in a fair and equitable manner
• Provide team leadership by providing targets and measures for productivity and increased revenue flow

Manages Finances (10%)

• Capital & Business Cases
• Opex - Consortium budgets
• Revenue/ reimbursements - Telkom services

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Negotiated Agreements; Project Management; Law; Financial Management; Transmission Equipment

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Presentation Techniques; Planning; Analytical; Communicating; Decision Making; Strategic Thinking

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Business Leadership; Market Leadership; Organizational Leadership; Personal Leadership; Thought Leadership; Values Aligned with Telkom Values (CHART); People Orientated; Independent; Motivated; Meticulous; Inquisitive; Versatile

Certifications

• None

Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in Engineering or Technology

Experience

• 5 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Experience:

• International Submarine Cable specific experience would be advantageous.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

• None

Key Stakeholders

• Administration Committees/ Other Operator CFO's Marine Cable Ship Operators CEO
• Project Director
• Commercial Director Marine maintenance agreements
• Dept: Environmental Affairs
• Dept: Mineral Resources & Energy Legal Services (internal)
• SARS - Customs for bonded Depot operation, DOC, ICASA, ICPC
• Consortium owners

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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.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1

• Maintained Network Configuration

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Receive activation/ deactivation requests
• Activate new circuits
• Create new paths
• Update changes in network topology (upgrades, etc)
• Update changes in protection schemes (ring, path switching), etc.
• Activate, deactivate and change names of circuits
• Perform ring switch on submarine cable system
• Back & restoration

RANGE

• Submarine cable systems
• Standby power plant
• AC and DC Power Plant
• Engineering Order Wires
• Radar Equipment
• Power Feed Equipment (PFE)
• External DCN Network
• Synchronisation Local Network and across different Cable systems
• Computerised Network Management Systems And Software
• Submerged Plan, Spare Equipment And Standby Power Plant
• Equipment and cable spares
• National Network Transmission PDH, SDH and WDM Equipment
• Digital Cross-Connect
• ADM's
• #Test equipment

OUTPUT 2

• Monitored Traffic Quality

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Monitor compliance with technical parameters
• Analyze results
• Record and report results
• Take appropriate action
• Monitor and interpret results / carry-out suitable corrective actions
• Ensure system operation
• Identify traffic quality trends
• Gather relevant data from monitoring equipment

RANGE

• Standby power plant
• Submarine Cable System
• Radar Equipment
• Power Feed Equipment (PFE)
• National Network Transmission PDH, SDH and WDM Equipment
• Synchronisation Local Network and across different Cable systems
• Computerised Network Management Systems And Software
• Submerged Plan, Spare Equipment And Standby Power Plant
• DCN Network
• Equipment and Cable Spares
• AC and DC Power Plant
• Digital Cross-Connect
• Engineering Order Wires
• Test Equipment ADM's

OUTPUT 3

• Restored Traffic

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Identify problem/Receive request
• Communicate with remote transmission stations/ landing parties
• Coordinate liaison amongst overseas cable station
• Initiate agreed plans and procedures
• Notify all affected parties
• Monitor quality of traffic
• Ensure restoration facilities stays available
• Normalise traffic back to original configuration Compile and submit report

RANGE

• Planned maintenance
• Submarine Cable System
• Update Events (Failure)
• Own Submarine Cable Systems
• National Network Between Cable Stations And IOMC
• Telkom Back haul
• Other Submarine Cable Systems
• Local network

OUTPUT 4

• Managed Spare and Test Equipment

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Maintain a record of all components
• Perform/arrange routine store checks
• Maintain stock room
• Analyze failure/replacement trends
• Procure replacement spares
• Maintain & replenish system & station consumables
• Control centralization of spares
• Routinely verify the functionality of all test equipment
• Ensure test equipment compatibility
• Ensure calibration schedules are adhered to

RANGE

• Administrative
• National Network Equipment Spares
• Test Equipment Spares
• Cable System Consumables
• Cable Station Consumables
• Equipment spares - Submarine and terrestrial equipment types
• Submarine Cable Equipment Spares
• Environmental, critical spares, management (DC, AC Power, Air conditioners Standby plant, Fire Alarm systems act)

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• 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; Non-Voice Systems & Associated Services; Fire Alarm Systems; Fire Suppression Systems and Procedures; Air Conditioners; Standby Plants; UPS & Battery Management 

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Interpersonal; Planning; Project Management; Computer Literacy; Programming; Analytical; Communicating; Training Techniques; Team work; Technical& Test Eq Handling & Techniques; Technical Design

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Dedicated; Quality Awareness; Responsible; Proactive; Team Player; Driven; Work and Personal Safety; Customer Focus; Accurate

Certifications

Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in Engineering
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12 in Mathematics or Science

Experience

• 6 months/ 1 Year relevant experience
• OR 3 years relevant experience

Additional Information

Outputs (continued):

OUTPUT 5

• Installed Equipment / Services

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Analyze and record results and compile report (Scope of work SOW)
• Liaise with relevant role players / stakeholders / authorities
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of the job
• Obtain equipment to be installed
• Install equipment
• Perform function tests according to prescribed documentations and standards
• Connect services to equipment
• Commission service with end to end test
• Put equipment / circuits into service
• Update database and records and communicate with relevant stakeholders

RANGE

• Standby power plant
• Submarine cable systems
• AC and DC Power Plant
• Radar Equipment
• National Network Transmission PDH, SDH and WDM Equipment
• External DCN Network
• Synchronisation Local Network and across different Cable systems
• Computerised Network Management Systems And Software
• Submerged Plan, Spare Equipment And Standby Power Plant
• Equipment and cable spares
• Power Feed Equipment (PFE)
• Engineering Order Wires
• Digital Cross-Connect
• ADM's
• Test Equipment

OUTPUT 6

• Repaired Equipment / Services

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Complete administration
• Identify fault condition
• Repair fault
• Perform functional test

RANGE
ADM's

• #Test equipment
• Submarine Cable System
• Radar Equipment
• Power Feed Equipment (PFE)
• National Network Transmission PDH, SDH and WDM Equipment
• External DCN Network
• Synchronisation Local Network and across different Cable systems
• Computerised Network Management Systems And Software
• Submerged Plan, Spare Equipment And Standby Power Plant
• Equipment and cable spares
• Standby power plant
• AC and DC Power Plant
• Engineering Order Wires
• Digital Cross-Connect

OUTPUT 7

• Maintained Equipment

SUB-OUTPUTS

• Perform routine measurements and observations
• Record all relevant results
• Analyze results and observations
• Initiate corrective procedure
• Rectify fault or notify responsible section
• Perform first line equipment repair or notify responsible authority
• Implement dispatch procedure for faulty equipment
• Confirm repair
• Record all relevant information in station log

RANGE

• 11 
• AC and DC Power Plant
• Standby power plant
• Submarine Cable System
• Radar Equipment
• Power Feed Equipment (PFE)
• National Network Transmission PDH, SDH and WDM Equipment
• Synchronisation Local Network and across different Cable systems
• Test Equipment
• Submerged Plan, Spare Equipment And Standby Power Plant
• Equipment and cable spares
• Computerised Network Management Systems And Software
• External DCN Network
• Digital Cross-Connect
• ADM's
• Engineering Order Wires

Special Requirements:

• Ability to speak foreign languages (Fresh, Spanish, Portuguese) is an advantage.

Special Requirements

• Ability to work after hours
• Ability to work shifts
• Ability to work overtime
• After hours call out (stand by)

Physical Requirements

• Colour Vision