Description:
Cell C is currently recruiting for an experienced and qualified Optical Transport Specialist. To conduct planning and implementation for National Core Transmission networks (DWDM & SDH) and provide transport layers services based on the Roaming network, Core network, IT, billing and 3rd party requirements. *Main Responsibilities**Overall Accountability * * Scope National Core Transmission to include Roaming network, Billing, core and IT * Conduct high-level & Low-Level National SDH planning * Conduct high-level & Low-Level National OTN (DWDM) planning * Develop methods of procedure for implementation * Ensure and oversee implementation * Quality acceptance of the project * On site and remote support and troubleshooting nationally * Maintain grade of service within network KPI’s * Support of regional Transmission teams * Manages vendor performances based on contractual obligations * Manages escalation of faults with vendors and informs all stakeholders of status * Participates in the development of goals, work plans, timelines and implementation approaches * Regional and national escalation of faults * Measure Core, Aggregation and SDH Transmission network quality and performance and develop performance indicators * Maintain Core, Aggregation and SDH Transmission network capacity and performance within network KPI’s * Introduce new Core, Aggregation and SDH Transmission features or parameters into the network * Ensure best practise planning methodologies are used for optimal network design. * Notify Senior management in advance of “end of life equipment” and necessary steps to safeguard operations. * Ensure the constant optimisation of the Infrastructure. *Technology Evaluation* * Ensure regular technology evaluations and pilots where appropriate. * Ensure knowledge transfer to the operations sections. * Define the engineering requirements for the new elements that will be added to the existing Core, Aggregation and SDH Transmission Network *Vendor Management* * Monitor the vendors performance based on contractual obligations and drive the vendors’ performance to achieve the target * Monitor and report on vendors performance at a working and functional level * Drive the vendors to perform the functional roles based on agreed scope of agreements and drive for efficiency * Provide performance feedback and drive improvements *Report Generation* * Generate reports on transmission network architecture. * Ensure all activities are accurately and timeously recorded. * Ensure all recording of performance data are accurately done. * Compile weekly and monthly reports on all activities as well as monthly reports detailing the utilisation and incurring costs for transmission infrastructure including links *Perform any other related duties as requested by Management.* *Minimum Qualification* * NQF 6 level * University Degree in Engineering / Computer Science / Telecommunications with the relevant telecoms experience. Higher qualification is an advantage.
15 May 2022;
from:
gumtree.co.za