Tech Officer: Network Engineer

Telkom SA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Telkom SA seeks a Tech Officer: Network Engineer to design and oversee large, complex networks and communications systems in line with SMB standards. The role includes supervising direct reports and ensuring quality standards.

You will design specifications, manage changes, monitor day-to-day stability, and contribute to technical standards. Certifications like CCIE and a strong NQF4 educational background are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience in network engineering.
• CCIE certification (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert).
• NQF 4 level education: National Certificate/Senior Certificate/National (vocational) Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Design larger, complex network specifications and communication systems.
• Manage change; review design and respond to optimisation changes.
• Monitor and control the network for day-to-day stability.
• Manage problems and assist with support functions.
• Research and assess new technologies and customer needs.
• Monitor service levels and contribute to development of standards and specifications.
• Test systems and keep records of network design and implementation plans and capital projects.

Skills

ITIL Principles

Networks & Communications

Decision Making

Team Working

Education

National Certificate / Senior Certificate / National (vocational) Certificate (NQF 4)

Job description

Structural Information

Job number: 10029242

Job title: Tech Officer: Network Engineer

Job grade: OP1

Group/ BU: CSB

Division: Telkom Business & Home Solutions

Span of control: 0

Reports to: Ops Management

REM Functional Area: Technical

Core Description

Responsible for ensuring that quality standards are met through evaluating, designing and preparing detailed specifications for larger complex networks and communication systems that are in alignment with SMB's standards, as well as supervising direct reports.

Job Responsibilities

Designing specifications for larger complex networks and communication systems

• Manage change, constantly reviewing design and responding to optimisation changes
• Monitor and control the network to ensure its day to day stability
• Manage problems and assist with support functions
• Contribute to the research and assessment of new technologies as well as customer needs
• Monitor service levels and contribute to the development of standards and specifications
• Test systems and keep records of technical details on network design, implementation plans and capital projects

Support users and support staff

• Attend to IMACD's (Installation, Modification, Addition, Change, Delete)
• Provide network administration and support
• Integrate systems

Range

Larger complex networks and communication systems

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Good Understanding Of Process, Procedures And Work Instructions; ITIL Principles; In-Depth Knowledge Of Networks And Communications Systems And Technology

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Decision Making

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Adopting Practical Approaches; Articulating Information; Checking Things; Documenting Facts; Embracing Change; Examining Information; Following Procedures; Making Decisions; Managing Tasks; Meeting Timescales; Producing Output; Upholding Standards; Team Working

Certifications

• CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert)

Education

NQF 4: School leaving qualification: National Certificate (Grade 12)/ National Senior Certificate/ National (vocational) Certificate

Experience

3 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Special Requirements

• Valid Drivers license

Physical Requirements

Key Stakeholders