Specialist : Network & Business Models

Telkom; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Gauteng is seeking a Specialist in Network & Business Models to develop and optimize various models for customers. This role requires comprehensive telecommunications experience, a relevant engineering diploma, and strong analytical skills. The specialist will be tasked with presenting models and compiling reports while maintaining stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates have at least 7 years of experience and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience, including 2 years at a supervisory level or 5 years in a relevant role.
• ECSA registration preferable.
• Experience in a Telecommunications Network environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present network and business models.
• Compile various models and reports.
• Establish relationships through workshops and forums.

Skills

Telecommunication Network

Statistical Analysis

Modelling Techniques

Communication Network

Computer Programming

Education

NQF 6 – 3 year Diploma / National Diploma in Engineering

NQF 8 – Honours Degree

Job description

Job title: Specialist : Network & Business Models

Location: Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline: October 02, 2025

Overview

Core Description

• Develop network and business models for various customers within Openserve. This includes analysing and discussing customer requirements, designing suitable conceptual and detail models, gathering, processing and maintaining data to populate the models, and interpreting the results meaningfully.
• The role combines technical and financial elements. Maintain a technical awareness of the latest telecommunications developments to meaningfully model systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop / test, validate, maintain and present models: Network models, Technology models, Business models, Revenue models, Traffic models
• Populate models, estimate variables, test / validate and update variables
• Compile reports: Traffic models, Business models, Revenue models, Software applications and Technology models
• Process and investigate queries and provide feedback to requestor
• Provide alternative recommendations for requests regarding Technology, Network, Business, Revenue, Traffic, Software applications and Statistics
• Establish and maintain relationships via Workshops, Conferences, Forums and Special interest groups

Core Competencies

Functional Knowledge

• Computer Software; Research; Telecommunication Network; Quantitative Management; Engineering Economics; Communication Network; Statistical Analysis; Spatial Data Analysis; Analytical; Modelling Techniques; Computer Programming; Strategic Network and Business models; Conceptual and detail models; Telecommunication modelling; Decision Making; Communicating

Functional Skills

Attitudes / Leadership Competencies

• Thought Leadership: Developing strategies / Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical approaches
• Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities; Managing tasks
• Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; People
• Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Convincing people
• Personal Leadership: Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working
• Business Oriented; Conscientious; Innovative; Studious; Dedicated; Flexible / Adaptable

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: NQF 6 – 3 year Diploma / National Diploma in Engineering; NQF 8 – Honours Degree
• Experience: 7 years experience, of which at least 2 years on supervisory level or 5 years relevant experience
• Certifications: ECSA registration preferable; B Tech / M Dip Tech / B.Eng / B.Sc Hons. (NQF level 8)
• Experience in a Telecommunications Network environment

Additional Information

• Key Stakeholders: Openserve Internal; External customers / contractors
• Special Requirements: None specified