Project Leader

Vodafone Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Group is seeking a Project Manager for the Transmission Core and Access rollout programme based in Midrand. The successful candidate will lead budget management, vendor partnerships, and project deliverables, ensuring timely network capacity delivery. Ideal for candidates with an Electrical Engineering Degree and telecommunications experience, this role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Competitive benefit packages

13th cheque

Retirement funds and risk benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Fibre connection discounts

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 Years' experience in Transmission projects or Radio Access Network.
• Experience in managing budgets, investments, and cashflow effectively.
• Experience with telecom tools such as ESP, TX Man, Smartsheet, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage Transmission Core and Access capacity rollout programme for all regions.
• Develop project management deliverables including plans and schedules.
• Accountable for network capacity delivery and product quality.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Telecommunications

Vendor Management

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

National Diploma in Engineering or equivalent

Project Management Certification (Prince2 or Agile)

Tools

ESP

TX Man

Smartsheet

SAP

Job description

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Role Purpose / Business Unit

Do you have a vision for how technology can empower businesses and individuals alike? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! In this role, you will be part of a team that will shape the future of Vodacom's technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the Transmission Core and Access capacity rollout programme, including special and coverage projects for all regions to ensure regional and Transmission KPIs are achieved.
2. Develop, maintain, and distribute standard project management deliverables for the successful rollout of sites, including implementation plan, project schedule, project budget and variances, issues & action items log, meeting minutes, risks assessment, and contingencies.
3. Manage budget, investment, and cashflow efficiently to increase rollout effectiveness.
4. Accountable for weekly reporting, on-time network capacity delivery, and product quality.
5. Vendor management of installation contractors and equipment suppliers to ensure governance and rollout plans are met and aligned with KPIs.
6. Inventory management through JIT approach, ensuring MRNs are raised and issued from the warehouse for multiple site deployments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Electrical Engineering Degree, National Diploma qualification or equivalent in Engineering.
• Project Management certification (Prince2 or Agile) essential.
• 3 - 5 Years' experience in Transmission projects (Core, Microwave, Fibre, Leased Lines, Satellite) or Radio Access Network (2G, 3G, LTE, 5G).
• 3 - 5 Years' relevant experience in Telecommunications.
• Budget Management experience.
• Experience with ESP, TX Man, Smartsheet, and SAP is essential.

What We Offer

• Enticing incentive programs, competitive benefit packages, and an exclusive 13th cheque.
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits.
• Cell phone and data benefits, fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts in collaboration with partner companies.

Closing date for applications: 21 May

The base location for this role is Midrand Vodacom Campus.

Our Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered during recruitment. We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Vodacom is committed to diversity and inclusion.