Ops Specialist: Radio Site Engineering

Telkom; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks an Ops Specialist in Radio Site Engineering. This role entails coordination, compliance, and technical support for radio site operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Candidates should possess relevant diplomas and experience in a technical environment, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3 Years relevant experience preferred.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work and manage requests related to radio site engineering.
• Compile reports and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage radio regulations and ensure adherence to policies.

Skills

Communication

Technical Support

Problem Solving

Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Education

NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SQL

Job description

Structural Information

Job number: 10006900

Job title: Ops Specialist: Radio Site Engineering

Job grade: S6

Group/ BU: Generic

Division: Generic

Span of control: 0

Reports to: Management

REM Functional Area: Technical

Core Description

Responsible for the coordination, inspection, audit and administration of all work related/ delegated activities at Openserve’s radio sites, i.e. co-user site sharing application assessments, regulatory radio site audits and radio site engineering compliance. The incumbent is also responsible for feedback reports and escalation of issues within the work environment, as well as for the updating/ verification of audited regional information on Openserve’s radio system, i.e RAMS.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1

Provided Technical Support

SUB-OUTPUTS

Receive request from customer

Determine the nature of the query or request

Identify resources required to handle request or query

Route the query/ request to applicable resource

Provide appropriate support

Monitor progress against committed dates

Feedback to customer

RANGE

Radio Site Engineering (RSE)

Radio regulations

Radio / Spectrum related legislation

Non-ionised radiation

OUTPUT 2

Compiled Reports/ Documentation

SUB-OUTPUTS

Collate relevant information

Analyse information

Compile report

Distribute to relevant role players

Updated internal database

Perform Information Management

RANGE

Radio Site Engineering (RSE)

Radio Frequency Spectrum Management

Non-ionised radiation

Regulatory Audits

Co-user Site Sharing Applications

Interference Investigations

OUTPUT 3

Managed Radio Regulations

SUB-OUTPUTS

Participate in Radio Regulations developments

Manage Openserve’s participation in Radio Regulations developments

Develop and maintain Openserve Radio Regulations

Manage development and maintenance of Openserve’s Radio Regulations

Participate in standards development

Enforce radio regulations

Monitor enforcement of Radio Regulations

Monitor adherence to Radio Regulations

Monitor adherence to relevant policies

Investigate illegal wireless users

Manage investigations into illegal users / systems

Perform regulatory audits

Ensure Openserve’s radio sites regulatory and statutory compliance

Assist in the processing of internal external license applications

Ensure that RAMS meets data regulatory requirements

Develop documentation

Manage development of documentation

Provide support to Telkom's regulatory/ legal division

Participate in ITU Radio Regulatory forums

Manage participation in ITU Radio regulatory forums

Perform Information Management

RANGE

Radio Regulations

Telkom Radio Regulations

Telkom Radio/Antennae Equipment

Co-User Radio/Antenna Equipment

Non-ionising Radiation

ICASA

Wireless Technologies

OUTPUT 4

Managed Radio Site Engineering (RSE)

SUB-OUTPUTS

Manage relevant projects

Verify and update data on RAMS

Monitor & participate in RSE developments

Develop relevant documentation

Provide customer support

Perform Information Management

RANGE

Procedure and Processes

Wireless sites

Maritime sites

Customer premises equipment

Third party radio sites

Telecommunication systems

Other Telecommunications operators

Intranet web pages

OUTPUT 5

Managed Miscellaneous Resources

SUB-OUTPUTS

Maintain and upgrade resources

Apply team objectives

Manage existing resources

Maintain an inventory of Resources

Manage repairs to resources

Perform utilization analysis

Determine new resources requirements

Motivate for new resources

Manage the procurement of new resources

Monitor usage and expenditure

RANGE

Test Equipment

Vehicles

Test tools

Climbing Kit

Relevant ancillary equipment

Wireless Technologies

Terrestrial systems

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Occupational Health and Safety Act; Policies and Procedures; Radio Site Management and Engineering; Non-ionizing Radiation Principles; Radio Frequency Engineering; Radio Technology; Radio Engineering; Regulatory Policies; Testing; Procedures; Radio Regulations; Planning tools; RAMS

Functional Skills

Measurement Techniques; Interpersonal; Communicating; Computer Applications; SQL; Microsoft Office Suite; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Analysis; Planning tools; RAMS

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Internal Locus of Control; Decisive; Initiative; Customer Focus; Supportive; Performance Driven; Integrity; Team Player

Certifications

Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12
  
  
  

Experience

• 3 Years relevant experience
• OR 5 years relevant experience
  
  
  

Additional Information

Qualification:

Qualification preferably in Electrical Engineering

Special Requirements

• Valid Drivers license
• Prepared to travel
• Ability to work overtime
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work at Heights
  
  
  

Key Stakeholders

• Internal/ External customers
• 3Rd Party Contractors
• ICASA
• Telkom Regulatory
• Mast Owners