Vacancy

Regional Planner: Copper/Fibre Cabling and Structured Cabling

Telecom

Telecom is recruiting a Regional Planner: Copper/Fibre Cabling and Structured Cabling, in Windhoek, Keetmanshoop and Swakopmund, Namibia.
Description
  • The purpose of this position is to plan network infrastructure in line with specific requirements and within a framework of acceptable technical specifications and engineering standards in the region
  • These specifications and standards are more specific to copper cabling, fibre cabling, structured cabling planning, design and engineering
  • Regular reporting to the Engineer: Fibre and Copper and Section Engineer: Passive Infrastructure regarding all findings, developments and activities in the region
  • REPORTING TO: SECTION ENGINEER: PASSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE
  • DIVISION: DEPI
  • DEPARTMENT: TECHNOLOGY (D.E.P.I)
  • DUTY STATION: SWAKOPMUND (X1), KEETMANSHOOP (X1) & WINDHOEK (X2)
  • GRADE: C5
Duties
  • Develops regional plans in consultation and guidance from the Engineer: Fibre and Copper and Section Engineer: Passive Infrastructure
  • Handover site to contractors, supervise contractors and regular site visit
  • Maintain and Update Copper/Fibre Cabling records in the region
  • Planning for Copper/Fibre Cabling in the region
  • Ensure all related design are compliant to SLAs/OLAs
  • Provide detailed input in the development of High/Low Level design documentation drawings to Engineers: Fibre & Copper and Section Engineer: Passive Infrastructure
  • Provide support with proof-of-concept testing and ATPs (plans/procedures/criteria
  • Provide input for implementation/cutover plans
  • Assist Engineer: Fibre and Copper with site surveys in the region for new developments, expansions, and other when required
  • Prepares working drawings, schematic diagrams, topographic maps, procure way leaves plans, project schedules and bill of quantities in the region
  • Provide inputs for the development of technical standards and specifications
  • Provide input for and updates into the development of a technical/IT master plan (including matching to blueprint/ business plan)
  • Cooperative with Engineer: Fibre and Copper for specialized needs (Copper and Fibre)
  • Prepares monthly progress reports and submits it to the Engineer: Fibre and Copper and Section Engineer: Passive Infrastructure
  • Ensure that all actions and results are documented in the relevant system(s)/library (GIS and TN-Server)
  • Adherence to all relevant company policies
Requisites
  • National Diploma (Engineering) in telecommunication with at least 5 years’ experience
  • OR
  • N6 National Technical Diploma in telecommunication with at least 5 years’ experience; AND Five (5) years relevant work experience in telecommunication network environment related to passive infrastructure, especially Copper/ Fibre Cabling e.g. Experience in project management is a strong recommendation
  • A Minimum Code BE Driver’s Licence
  • Registration as an engineering technician (at the local engineering council) will be an added advantage
  • Key Knowledge Required:
  • Very good knowledge of copper cabling, fibre cabling and structured cabling access networks and systems
  • Knowledge of Geo-Information Technology
  • Knowledge of the Technology master plan
  • Knowledge of master plan
  • Knowledge of database design
  • Knowledge of site security systems and management
  • Knowledge of EMS and NMS
  • Very good knowledge of access networks
  • Very good knowledge of Telco infrastructures including underlying network building blocks, including passive infrastructure building blocks
  • Very good knowledge of TN Standards, specifications, procedures, guidelines, products, services and technology landscape
  • Knowledge of the competitor’s services, products, network and technology landscape
  • Good knowledge of international standards (ITU, ISO, ITUT, SANS, IETF, IEEE. ETSI, ITIL etc.)
  • Good knowledge of industry norms and specifications
  • Knowledge of security aspects/management
  • Knowledge of security standards/architectures/mechanisms/elements
  • Knowledge of SLA/OLA Management
  • Good ability to understand complex environments and interrelations
  • Very good formal (linear and logical) thinking ability
  • Highly structured way of thinking
  • Theoretical way of thinking
  • Good organizing and communication skills
  • Realistic estimation of actual infrastructures and sites to evaluate suitability of designs
  • Personality Requirements:
  • Significant preference to work in an unpredictable and fast changing working environment
  • Combination of assertiveness and team player
  • Independent
  • Good motivation for self-development
  • Aptitude to detail and correctness
Notes
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
  • Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
  • Suitably qualified applicants from the designated groups defined in the Affirmative Act ion Act (1998) are encouraged to apply
  • Please note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated with and no personal documents will be returned
  • Applicants requiring further information about these jobs should direct their inquiries to the following person:
  • Ms. Vivian Mieze, Acting Senior Manager: DEP at +264 (61) 2012781
  • Candidates should ensure that all qualifications are evaluated and verified by the Namibia Qualifications Authority
How to Apply
  • 1. Documentation
  • Comprehensive Application
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copies of Educational Qualifications
  • 2. Application
  • Send your Documentation to The Acting: Human Resources Business Partner: Technical Divisions humancapital@telecom.na with the Subject line “Regional Planner: Copper/Fibre Cabling and Structured Cabling”
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