National Maintenance Manager

Vodafone; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a National Maintenance Manager to oversee technical operations and ensure compliance with service providers in Gauteng. The role involves managing tower infrastructure, leading teams, and optimizing performance while focusing on safety and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with extensive experience in the telecommunications industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in tower companies, 5 years in contractor supervision.
• 5+ years in contractor and vendor management.
• Experience in power designing and optimization, and RMS site monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical operations and service provider contracts.
• Oversee maintenance of tower infrastructure, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Monitor budgets for cost-effective operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Education

3-year Degree/Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Facilities or Construction Management

Job description

At MAST, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we're shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you're part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, MAST offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you'll do

The National Maintenance Manager role is responsible for the complete technical operations end-to-end service providers contract performance management and is responsible for overseeing the process of identifying the appropriate service providers and ensuring that all service delivery compliance requirements are aligned with the technical and commercial requirements of the specific TowerCo technical operations business unit and the related needs of the organization. This role requires the ability to closely work with various stakeholders, including legal, finance, supply chain management, health and safety, information and technology and other compliance departments to ensure effective service delivery.

Who you are

Key accountabilities and decision ownership :

• Initiate and follow through on actions required to achieve, improve, or maintain agreed tower infrastructure service levels within budget, time, and quality constraints.
• Agree, maintain, and regularly review SLAs and Operational Level Agreements (OLAs) with external service providers / contractors to ensure effective service delivery for tower operations.

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Oversight

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of tower infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and uptime.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols in all O&M activities.
• Manage the deployment of resources, tools, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance operations.

Network Operations Integration

• Collaborate with the Network Operations Centre (NOC) to ensure seamless integration between tower maintenance activities and network performance.
• Address network-related issues arising from tower infrastructure, ensuring quick resolution to minimize service disruptions.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the NOC team on tower-related matters, including power systems, equipment, and structural integrity.

Financial Oversight and Invoice Management

• Monitor and manage maintenance budgets for tower infrastructure to ensure cost-effective operations and value for money.

Tower Infrastructure Lifecycle Management

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize tower reliability, efficiency, and longevity, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum uptime for tenants.

Security Management and Oversight

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security protocols for tower sites, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with security teams to assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure the safety and security of tower assets, personnel, and tenants.
• Ensure that maintenance contractors adhere to security policies and procedures during on-site activities at tower locations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides leadership and support teams within a specific region.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience :

• Leadership and Strategic Planning
• In-depth understanding of tower infrastructure
• Expertise in streamlining maintenance processes
• Proven experience in contract management or a related field
• Ability to identify potential risks in contracts, operations, and infrastructure
• Knowledge of security standards and protocols
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues related to tower infrastructure and network performance
• Ability to plan, execute, and monitor maintenance projects

Must have technical / professional qualifications :

• Relevant Electrical and / or Mechanical and / or Facilities and / or Construction Management - 3-year Degree / Diploma (BSc, B. Tech, S4, N6, T3) (Essential)
• 8 plus years' experience in tower companies
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in contractor's supervision in a Towerco operations.
• At least 5+ years in contractor and vendor management
• At least 5+ years' experience in power designing and optimization.
• At least 3+ years' experience in RMS site monitoring systems
• At least 3+ years' experience in managing of latest Power technologies like LIB, Delta, Eltek, Vertiv, Huawei, ZXD, Flex enclosure, GAVE, Actura and Netsure, Emmerson BC83.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At MAST we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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