Job Vacancies at Telkom

Core Description    

• Responsible for delivery on the Openserve business development activities within the public sector including national, provincial and local government spheres. 
• Build relationships and partnership opportunities to enable participation of Openserve in the connectivity activities of the public sector.
• Development of public sector customer engagement and governance framework to support the strategy for Openserve in public sector ICT initiatives
• Actively grow Openserve presence and business opportunity participation in the public sector segment
• Manage strategic customer accounts and nurture relationships for thepurposes of serving customer requirements and growing account revenue
• Monitor and evaluate industry trends, customer requirements and technological changes whilst regularly assessing alignment to Openserve business and commercial strategy
• Manage proposal response process, including detailed RFP requirements, content creation, and inputs from various sources
• Generate new leads, identify, and contact decision-makers, screen potential business opportunities, select deals in line with strategies, and facilitate pitch logistics
• Support deal structure and pricing with business-value analysis, and negotiate prices for proactive bids and proposals

Competencies    
Core Functional Knowledge/ Skills Competencies (Behaviour)

• Business Acumen; Financial Management; 
• Public Sector and PFMA; Leadership; Project 
• Management; Strategic Planning,
• Telecommunication Industry; Openserve 
• Infrastructure; Openserve Policies, Business 
• Plan Formulation; Change Management; 
• Conceptual Ability; Cross Functional Teamwork; 
• Leadership Communication; Visionary Thinking
• Business Leadership; Market Leadership; Organizational Leadership

Job Responsibilities    

• Development of public sector customer engagement and governance framework to support the strategy for Openserve in public sector ICT initiatives
• Actively grow Openserve presence and business opportunity participation in the public sector segment
• Manage strategic customer accounts and nurture relationships for thepurposes of serving customer requirements and growing account revenue
• Monitor and evaluate industry trends, customer requirements and technological changes whilst regularly assessing alignment to Openserve business and commercial strategy
• Manage proposal response process, including detailed RFP requirements, content creation, and inputs from various sources
• Generate new leads, identify, and contact decision-makers, screen potential business opportunities, select deals in line with strategies, and facilitate pitch logistics
• Support deal structure and pricing with business-value analysis, and negotiate prices for proactive bids and proposals

Required Certification    
See Job Description

Qualifications    

• Relevant 3-year Degree/ Diploma preferably in Commerce, Telecommunications, Sales & Marketing (NQF level 6). 

Experience    

• 7 Years relevant Sales Operational and 
• Marketing experience (of which at least 2 years must be managerial experience

Closing Date    
2023/06/05

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Core Description    

• Responsible for the introduction and commissioning of new telecommunications technologies, systems and services. This includes POTN, Network Elements and technology lifecycle access. Required to provide high-level technical advice for the public telecommunications network, technologies and services and associated IT support systems, as well as high-level technical contribution to strategic, commercial and operational objectives. May also be responsible for high-level advice concerning technical consequences of telecommunications-related laws and regulations.

Competencies    
Functional Knowledge 

• Network and Product Technology
• New & existing telecommunication technologies
• Systems & Services
• Telecommunications related Laws & Regulations

Functional Skills

• Analytical
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Fault Analysis & Reporting
• Problem solving

Competencies (Behaviour)

• Interpersonal
• Negotiation Techniques
• Planning
•  Project Management

Competencies (Behaviour)

• 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    

• Responsible for the Introduction and commissioning of new telecommunications technologies, systems and service (100%)
• Responsible for medium to large complex projects comprising the integration of systems and solutions with public telecommunications network infrastructure and associated IT support systems
• Compile technical proposals, technical specifications, tender evaluations, vendor negotiations, equipment evaluation and type approvals, network and system capacity dimensioning, inter-working and integration
• Retain high-level operational support responsibilities for large-scale technology deployments, regarding fault analysis and reporting, simulations and system dimensioning
• Retain high-level operational maintenance and support responsibilities for small-scale, centralized or complex technology deployments
• Specify, develop, test & implement new telecommunication services & enhancements to services
• Compile work instructions, work procedures and vendor support agreements
• Directly liaise with other departments, up to and including executive level Core Compe

Required Certification    

• None

Qualifications    

• Relevant degree/ Diploma for Technicians (NQF level 6)

Experience    

• 5 Years relevant experience in Telecommunications
• Special Requirements    
• Maintain high levels of technical competency
• Ensure alignment of networks and systems to evolving telecommunications standards and practic
• Valid driver's license

Closing Date    
2023/06/03

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Core Description    

• Responsible to assist the board, management, and appropriate staff members in discharging their responsibility to comply with applicable compliance obligations through the provision of compliance risk management services, based on the development of an efficient risk-based compliance methodology and plan, aligned with the enterprise-wide risk management framework.

Competencies    
Functional Knowledge

• Business Principles, Practices and Processes; Company Policies, Procedures and Standards; Corporate Governance Practices; Compliance Management; Laws, Regulations and Codes; Stakeholder Management; ICT Regulatory Environment

Functional Skills

• Administration; Analytical; Communication; Change Management; Negotiation Techniques; Report writing Techniques

Attitudes/ Leadership Competencies

• Assertive; Dedicated; Ethical; Independent; Integrity; Self Responsibility

Job Responsibilities    

• Develop a compliance strategy that enables the compliance function to plan for future events, including the process of how to achieve the identified goals in line with the enterprise risk management strategy
• Establish and maintain effective compliance governance structures, practices and methodologies
• Draft and maintain compliance-related policies, frameworks and guidelines and obtain governance approval
• Identify relevant internal and external stakeholders and understand and consider their needs and interests
• Advise on and assist the management and the relevant governance committees to understand the status of compliance in the organisation through providing accurate and timely information and reporting
• Identify all compliance obligations, develop and maintain a group regulatory universe and provide regular advice and guidance to business units and subsidiaries on legislative changes on the horizon
• Develop and execute a compliance programme including planned coverage and monitoring activities
• Following a risk-based approach, develop and complete compliance risk profiles, risk management plans (RMP’s) and perform monitoring, and control validation, subject to governance approval
• Assist management in identifying control measures that will ensure compliance with the compliance obligations as well as advise on the implementation of these control measures
• Report routinely on the status of compliance risk management being achieved to line management, the governing body, and any relevant assurance committees and forums
• Report on issues of non-compliance, and track and report on whether management is resolving issues of non-compliance efficiently and effectively
• Establish, communicate and promote an appropriate compliance culture that contributes to the overall objective of prudent risk management in the organisation
• Undertake compliance monitoring to evaluate whether business is conducted in compliance with compliance obligations
• Contribute to the combined assurance plan and approach as a second line of defence role
• Develop material and promote appropriate training interventions and awareness campaigns
• Perform accurate and timely compliance record keeping in alignment with company policies
• Provide guidance, monitoring and oversight support to the compliance functions in the business units and subsidiaries
• Present compliance reports at governance forums as required
• Draft comments and opinions on legislative changes and industry documents and request received from regulators

Qualifications    

• LLB (NQF level 8)

Experience    

• 7 years relevant legal/ commercial experience. Proven compliance management or competition law experience will be an advantage.

Special Requirements    

• Admission as Practicing Attorney or Advocate

Closing Date    
2023/06/11

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Core Description    

• Responsible for the compilation and maintenance of aligned NMPs for the Regional Switched Circuit Network (SCNet) and/or, TMNet and/or Regional Core Transport Network and/or Synchronisation Distribution Network and/or Access Network and/or Non-Voice Network and/or Energy and/or Fibre Network and/or Facilities and/or International Network. The incumbent is also responsible for the compilation and auditing of the Core Network dimensioning plan, modernisation plan, numbering plan, topology, routing, and rollout plans of CN Master Plans.

Competencies    
Functional Knowledge

• Customer experience; Access Engineering and Network Technology; Openserve Policies & Procedures; Business Acumen; Network Technology Products; Openserve Services

Functional Skill

• Analytical; Conceptual Ability; Planning; Presentation Techniques; Problem Solving; Project Management; Writing

COMPETENCIES

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 ALINGED with Openserve Values.

Job Responsibilities    
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Required Certification    
None

Qualifications    

• Relevant BSc (Elect Eng), Masters Diploma in Technology (at least NQF level 6) OR National Certificate/ Diploma for Technicians

Experience    

• At least 6 years’ experience in Switching/ Transport/ Access Network Planning

Special Requirements    

• Valid driver's license  -  Willingness to work outside normal working hours  - Willingness to travel and stay out overnight  -  Willingness to be on standby

Closing Date    
2023/06/01