Specialist Transmission Assurance

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

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company based in Midrand seeks a Network Assurance Engineer to ensure transmission network reliability and performance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in the telecoms industry, with a relevant engineering degree and certifications like CCNA or CCNP. This role includes performing assurance duties, troubleshooting network issues, and working closely with various teams for network expansion and maintenance. Attractive incentive programs and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Retirement funds

Medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the telecoms industry specific to Transmission Network.
• Good knowledge & experience in Microwave, Fiber, Router and Synchronization technology.
• Solid understanding and experience in SDH and DWDM technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform assurance on the transmission network and standby duties.
• Conduct special investigations on high impact network performance.
• Liaison with various departments and external contractors.

Skills

Microwave technology

Fiber technology

Routing and transport protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS/VPLS)

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical thinking

Education

3 year Degree/ National Diploma related to engineering field

Matric/ Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

CCNA

CCNP

HCIA

HCIP

NRS I/NRS II

Job description

Overview

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Role Purpose/Business Unit: To perform transmission network assurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform assurance on the transmission network and standby duties.
• Assist with High Level Design and implementation of new technology.
• Conduct Special investigations on high impact network performance on cases reported internally.
• Ensure that all faults are fixed within the relevant SLA.
• Implementation of network expansion plans required for growth such as BEP1 project.
• Liaison with Project Management, Infrastructure Build, Network Management Group FFO and Ops Support departments and external contractors.
• Managed Network Performance.
• Provided Support and ensure quality standards on acceptance (ATP).
• Maintain Master plan.
• To ensure NED targets are met.
• Lead junior engineers on high escalated faults and drive to resolution in conjunction with other departments.

The ideal candidate for this role will have

• Matric/ Grade 12
• 3 year Degree/ National Diploma related to engineering field of study (minimum)
• 5 years work experience in telecoms industry specific to Transmission Network
• CCNA/ CCNP/ HCIA/ HCIP/ NRS I/NRS II is essential

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience

• Good knowledge & experience in the Microwave, Fiber, Router and Synchronization technology.
• Good understanding and experience in SDH and DWDM technologies
• Solid knowledge of routing and transport protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS/VPLS, etc.).
• Project Management skills & MS Office knowledge
• Team player with good people’s skills
• Troubleshooting skills
• Analytical thinker & solution oriented, Resilient planning & implementation

We make an impact by offering

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

Closing date for Applications: 06 February 2026

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 organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.