Manager Transmission

Vodafone; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a qualified candidate to manage all aspects of the regional Transmission network. The role involves fault management, performance monitoring, and implementing new transmission solutions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive telecommunications experience. Join a leading company that values diversity and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Competitive benefits

Exclusive 13th cheque

Retirement funds

Medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Fiber connection discounts

Staff discounts with partner companies

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years relevant experience in telecommunications.
• At least 2 years in transmission networks, including installations and maintenance.
• Supervisory experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage fault localization and repair to minimize downtime.
• Ensure network performance within defined KPIs.
• Provide detailed reports on network availability and performance.

Skills

Telecommunications

Network Performance Management

Fault Management

Spares Management

Collaboration

Education

Degree/Diploma/T3/S4/N6 National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current)

Qualification in Projects and Programme Management

Formal course in Management (e.g., MDP/MDC)

Tools

Microwave

Optic

Tellabs 8100

Tellabs 6300

Tellabs 8600

ECI DTX600H

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

Manage all aspects of the regional Transmission network according to specific standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Fault Management - localise and repair faults systematically to ensure minimal downtime.
2. Performance management - ensure network performance within defined KPIs.
3. Spares Management - ensure compliance with spares management processes for dimensioning, issuing, returns, and repairs.
4. Reports - provide detailed reports on availability, root cause analysis, spares management, and performance.
5. Special investigations - collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to resolve cross-functional network issues swiftly.
6. Design and implement regional transmission access network strategies.
7. Implement new transmission solutions based on cost, flexibility, speed, and reliability.
8. Support management computers of transmission equipment.
9. Conduct high-level tasks for transmission and data infrastructure, including Microwave, Optic, Tellabs 8100; 6300; 8600, and ECI DTX600H products, primarily for Vodacom intra-regional and regional access transmission networks.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Degree/Diploma/T3/S4/N6 National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) (Essential).
• 5 - 8 Years relevant experience.
• Qualification in Projects and Programme Management (Desirable).
• Formal course in Management (e.g., MDP/MDC) (Desirable).
• Transmission Technical Courses - Principles, SDH, GPS Network Synchronization, Optical Fiber Systems (Essential).

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• 5 years relevant telecommunications experience.
• At least 2 years working experience in transmission networks, including installations, infrastructure planning, services planning, configuration, and maintenance.
• Supervisory experience (Essential).
• Knowledge of transmission/telecommunications environment, financial principles, systems, administrative processes, and computer applications.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs, competitive benefits, and an exclusive 13th cheque.
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, medical aid benefits.
• Cell phone and data benefits, fiber connection discounts, and staff discounts with partner companies.

Closing date for applications: 30 May 2025

The role is based at Vodacom East London Campus.

We consider our Employment Equity Plan and targets during recruitment. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people with disabilities. Vodacom values diversity & inclusion.

Commitment from Vodacom:

We aim to attract, develop, and retain top talent by offering a flexible, motivating, and inclusive workplace. Diversity is key to our success, and we foster an environment that respects and celebrates individual differences. Our flexible benefits program is among the best in the industry.