Technical Lead : Connectivity And Engineering

Gijima Holdings; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a senior network management professional with extensive experience in ICT to design and implement network solutions. The role involves client engagement, operational management, and governance to ensure network performance, reliability, and security. Candidates with strong leadership and technical skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 - 10 years in the ICT sector.
• Experience in managing network and systems functions.
• Strong knowledge in IP Internetworking and network security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network plans to meet client requirements.
• Ensure processes align with achieving SLAs and KPIs.
• Develop operational plans for new products or services.
• Facilitate effective engagement with business units.
• Manage governance mechanisms with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership certifications

ITIL

IP Internetworking

LAN Switching

WAN

SD-WAN

network security

Cellular technologies

Telco technologies

fibre technology

Wireless technologies

Microwave technologies

network infrastructure solutions architecture

operational excellence

innovation

Job description

Qualifications:

• Leadership certifications (advantageous).
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
• Minimum 6 - 10 years experience in the ICT sector with relevant experience in managing a company's network and systems management functions.
• Technical experience and strong working knowledge of IP Internetworking, LAN Switching, WAN, SD-WAN, and network security.
• Technical experience and strong working knowledge of Cellular and Telco technologies such as LTE, APN, fibre, Satellite technologies, wireless, and microwave.
• Experience in network infrastructure solutions architecture, engineering, implementation, integration, and operations of enterprise and carrier-class networks.
• Quality management and operational excellence.
• Driving efficiencies through innovation and productivity improvement.
• Highly innovative, result-driven, and versatile professional.
• Experience with non-Cisco products and technologies such as Huawei, Fortinet, etc.

Responsibilities:

1. Network Design and Performance: Design, test, and implement network plans to meet client requirements. Implement network security measures and backup/recovery systems. Organise preventative maintenance schedules to ensure network reliability. Monitor and report on network performance, usage, growth, and development.
2. Service Level and Client Engagement: Ensure processes align with achieving committed SLAs and KPIs. Manage client interactions and collaborate with Customer Support Operational teams to understand requirements and position value propositions. Maintain executive relationships with clients and business areas to ensure account retention. Adhere to internal and client-agreed escalation processes.
3. Operational Management: Develop and implement operational plans for new products or services. Plan, evaluate, and improve business processes to enhance speed, quality, and efficiency. Prepare periodic reports to track strategic goal accomplishment.
4. Team Leadership and Collaboration: Facilitate effective engagement with business units and relevant teams. Balance employee and client satisfaction to drive performance and service quality.
5. Governance and Partner Engagement: Establish and enforce governance mechanisms between internal and external stakeholders. Manage tactical and operational engagements with partners and vendors to maintain strong business relationships.

Employment Equity (EE) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. If you do not hear from us by 30 June, please consider your application unsuccessful.