Manager Transmission

Vodacom; East London; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a skilled professional to manage their regional transmission network. The ideal candidate will oversee fault management, performance metrics, and spares management while ensuring compliance with technical standards. This role requires a strong background in electrical engineering and telecommunications, along with supervisory experience. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Competitive benefit packages

Exclusive 13th cheque

Retirement funds

Medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Fiber connection discounts

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• 5-8 years relevant telecommunications experience.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Telecommunications

Performance Management

Fault Management

Education

Degree/Diploma/T3/S4/N6 National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Qualification in Projects and Programme Management

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

Tools

Microwave

Optic Fiber Systems

Tellabs 8100

Tellabs 6300

Tellabs 8600

ECI DTX600H

Job description

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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 minimum downtime.
2. Performance management – ensure the network performs within the 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 – engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve cross-functional network issues swiftly.
6. Design and implement a regional transmission access network strategy.
7. Implement new and innovative transmission solutions based on cost, flexibility, speed of implementation, and reliability.
8. Support management computers of transmission equipment.
9. Conduct high-level tasks for the transmission and data infrastructure – Microwave, Optic, Tellabs 8100; 6300; 8600, and ECI DTX600H product portfolios, primarily for Vodacom intra-regional and regional access transmission network.

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.
• A formal course in Management (e.g., MDP/MDC) – Desirable.
• Transmission Technical Courses – Principles, SDH, GPS Network Synchronization, Optic Fiber Systems – Essential.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• 5 years relevant telecommunications experience.
• 2 years working experience in transmission networks, including equipment installations, infrastructure planning, services planning, configuration, and maintenance.
• At least 2 years 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 benefit packages, and an exclusive 13th cheque.
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits.
• Cell phone and data benefits, fiber connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts with partner companies.

Closing date for applications: 30 May 2025.

The base location for this role is Vodacom East London, Campus.

Our Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered during recruitment. We encourage applications from people with various disabilities. Vodacom is committed to diversity & inclusion.