Manager: Radio Operations

Vodafone Group; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks a seasoned professional to manage the regional RAN network. This role focuses on enhancing network quality and availability, overseeing contractor services, and implementing Energy projects. The ideal candidate will hold a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and have over 8 years of experience in network management and maintenance.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Exclusive 13th cheque

Retirement funds and medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• 8 plus years relevant experience in Radio Access Network maintenance.
• Direct Contractor management experience is essential.
• Experience with Energy project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage rollout of Energy projects in the region.
• Coordinate, monitor and control contractor services.
• Drive cost efficiency and ensure adherence to operational policies.

Skills

Radio Access Networks

Power Management

People Management

Project Management

Education

Matric

National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

Management of the regional RAN network, provide support for the maintenance teams to ensure network availability. Responsible for improving network availability KPIs. Improve VTTR through management of the FFO service provider, manage FFO SLAs. Network quality improvements through network quality checks. Provide inspection reports. Provide power audits reports. Ensure standby power availability.

Your responsibilities will include:

Network quality improvements through network quality checks Provide inspection reports. New site acceptance management.
Manage rollout of Energy projects in the region.
Ensure generator fleet availability
Coordinate, monitor and control contractor services.
Manage delivery by the field force managed contractor.
Build people capacity within the County and ensure that employees have clear work expectations, targets and goals to work according to (weekly work orders)
Drive cost efficiency by ensuring adherence to financial and operational policies and procedures, and reduce wastage related to time of subordinates

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Matric (Essential)
National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering
8 plus years relevant experience

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

Radio Access Networks
Understanding of the RAN equipment
Power Management
Project management
People Management
8-10 years of experience in Radio Access Network maintenance
Direct Contractor management experience

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, advantages fiber connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 11 June 2025

The base location for this role is Midrand Vodacom, Campus

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion