Regional Planner: Copper/Fibre Cabling and Structured Cabling

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”