Head Telecoms Fixed Networks at The City of Cape Town

Ayanda Mbanga; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,245,000 - 1,611,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a Head of Telecoms Fixed Networks to manage and optimize network services. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in the IT field, particularly within a municipality context, and hold a relevant degree. This role involves budget management, compliance, and strategic development of network services.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years' relevant industry experience in IS&T Telecoms Fixed Networks in a senior/head role.
• Experience in local government municipality preferred.
• Valid driver's license would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Telecoms Fixed Networks environment to meet business requirements.
• Oversee operational and capital activities including project management.
• Develop service level agreements and manage product performance.

Skills

Information systems and technology

Education

Bachelor's degree / BSc / BTech in Information Systems, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

CORPORATE SERVICES ? INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

HEAD: TELECOMS FIXED NETWORKS

TCOE SALARY COMMENCING FROM R1 245 505 TO R1 610 444 PER ANNUM ? REF NO: CS 73/25

Requirements:

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preferable a Bachelor's degree / BSc / BTech in Information Systems, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (light current)
• Minimum eight (8) years' relevant industry experience in IS&T Telecoms Fixed Networks environment in a senior/head role
• Experience in a similar local government municipality will be an advantage.
• Valid driver's licence would be advantageous

Key performance areas:

• Manage; implement and maintain the Telecoms Fixed Networks (LAN, Wi-Fi, LAN infrastructure, Network Peering, Inter-networking and Connectivity Services, Network Security, etc) environment in the City's IT Infrastructure Services environment to meet specific business requirements
• Manage, develop, design, plan, configure, implement system expansions, optimisation, upgrades, replacements and enhancements of Telecoms Fixed Networks (Local Area Network (LAN), Wi-Fi, Wide Area Networking (WAN), LAN infrastructure, Network Peering, Inter-networking and Connectivity, Network Security, etc)
• Manage operational and capital activities including projects
• Coordination installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Telecoms Fixed Networks.
• Responsible for tender/bid, contract and procurement management including drafting reports, process, designs, and specifications
• Develop, implement, review, and refine long-term Telecoms Fixed Networks (LAN, WIFI and WAN, etc) strategies
• Develop and maintain service level agreements (SLAs) for products and services
• Manage the performance of products and services according to Service level agreements
• Manage capital and operating projects through the life cycle
• Ensure implementation and upgrades of new technology
• Manage and lead the development of staff and resource/workforce planning of the team.
• Manage and undertake financial management of the section (capital and operating budget), and ensure utilisation of allocated funds in accordance with MFMA and sound financial principles including asset management
• Define, implement and ensure statutory and corporate compliance in line with relevant acts, policies and procedures to ensure due diligence and risk reduction.
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management

Please apply online at [URL Removed] (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

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Closing date: 20 June 2025

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at [URL Removed]
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Information systems and technology

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree