Manager : Global Capacity Ops & Connect

Telkom South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in South Africa is seeking a Manager for Global Capacity Operations. The ideal candidate will manage submarine cable capacity, oversee team performance, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in a related field and possess a degree in Engineering or Telecommunications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience, with at least 2 years at a supervisory level.
• Leadership and team management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage international submarine cable capacity and connectivity.
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Lead a team to meet performance targets.

Skills

Business Processes

Legal Procedures

Financial Management

Planning

Problem Solving

Negotiation Techniques

Interpersonal Communication

Education

NQF 7: 3 year Degree in Engineering or Telecommunication

Degree in IT / Engineering, Computer Sciences OR BComm in Engineering or Telecommunication

Job description

Job title : Manager : Global Capacity Ops & ConnectJob grade : M5Group / BU : OpenserveDivision : OpenserveSpan of control : 5-10Reports to : Senior ManagementCore DescriptionResponsible to manage, evaluate and execute purchases and leases of international submarine cable capacity and connectivity.

Plan, record and manage the existing and ongoing utilization and revenue generating potential of International Submarine Cable facilities and connectivity.

Provide Global Capacity solutions and support to the Wholesale Marketing and Sales groups to ensure optimal benefits for Telkom in its submarine cable capacity decisions.

Plan, perform, contract and manage international trading (purchasing & selling) of submarine cable capacity & connectivity.

Perform the Submarine Cable Network Administrator (NA) functions for which Telkom has been awarded the contract.

Job Responsibilities

Perform the Submarine Cable Network Administrator function (65%)

Commercial records, C&A contract interpretation and contract policing

Establish necessary systems, processes, rules to perform the NA function

Support submarine cable WG's on transmission technology, routing, assignment, interface and

Design, establish & perform consortium upgrade calculators

Establish and manage all aspects of the consortium transmission plans of the submarine cable networks

Responsible for the integration and execution of business drivers and key business objectives (10%)

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

Obtain required information from key role players

Manage, evaluate and execute purchases and leases of international submarine cable capacity and connectivity

Plan, record and manage the existing and on-going utilization and revenue generating potential of International Submarine Cable facilities and connectivity

Plan, perform, contract and manage international trading (purchasing & selling) of submarine cable capacity & connectivity

Implement and contribute to Business Plan & design operational plan for environment

Manages people performance and development (20%)

Identify targets & goals for environment

Set and manage performance of section

Ensure quality & timelines are met

Drive implementation of solutions

Monitor and measure success

Apply performance measures and incentives in a fair and equitable manner

Compile and execute Human Capital plan

Provide people management to the team

Compile human capital plan and workforce planning

Provide appropriate training and development initiatives

Establish conducive work environment

Provide team leadership by providing targets and measures for productivity and increased revenue flow

Establish an enabling work environment and culture for optimum staff performance

Enable employee satisfaction measures

Motivate, lead, guide and mentor staff

Manages finances (5%)

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGEBusiness Processes; Legal Procedures; Global Capacity Business; Financial Management; Planning; Processes; Problem Solving; International NetworkInfrastructure; International Protocol

FUNCTIONAL SKILLSPlanning; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Interpersonal; Communicating; Negotiation Techniques; Analytical

ATTITUDES / LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESBusiness Leadership; Market Leadership; Organizational Leadership; Personal Leadership; Thought Leadership; Values Aligned with Telkom Values (CHART)

CertificationsNone

Education

NQF 7 : 3 year Degree in Engineering or Telecommunication

Experience

7 years experience, of which at least 2 years on supervisory level

Qualifications

Degree in IT / Engineering, Computer Sciences OR BComm in Engineering or Telecommunication.

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