{"id":2390,"date":"2011-03-04T02:00:16","date_gmt":"2011-03-04T01:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=2390"},"modified":"2011-03-04T02:00:16","modified_gmt":"2011-03-04T01:00:16","slug":"mtn-south-africa-senior-manager-access-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/mtn-south-africa-senior-manager-access-networks.html","title":{"rendered":"MTN South Africa: Senior Manager – Access Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Developing the 2G\/3G and future Radio network technology strategy and providing technical support for the radio network across all MTN OPCOs. Provide technical guidance and strategy on the evolution and convergence of radio networks to an all IP network. Manage the network infrastructure and related facilities implementation standards and strategy. Manage the Performance monitoring and business modelling of networks.<\/p>\n

KPA duties<\/strong><\/p>\n

Key Tasks:
\n\u2022Communication.
\n\u2022Planning.
\n\u2022Leadership.
\n\u2022Interaction.
\n\u2022Support the design, Planning and Optimisation of 2G and 3G Radio Access Networks (including BSC\/RNC)
\n\u2022Provide guidance on the deployment strategy for 3G and IP Convergence \u2013 Services provided, Target areas, Spectrum strategy
\n\u2022Group Vendor evaluation and selection for 2G\/3G Radio Access Networks focusing on Total Cost of Ownership, Technology assessment and vendor performance
\n\u2022Identify key evolution\/trends in radio access technologies and provide radio network roadmap input to Group vendors
\n\u2022Performance management of 3G RAN (KPI development and monitoring)
\n\u2022Co-ordinate trials and working group for Radio Access Network across the Group to fully utilise skills pool and encourage knowledge sharing and key learnings across the Group
\n\u2022Provide Technical support to Group CTIO, Group VPs, and CTOs on all Radio Access Network related issues\u2022Manage the performance of Group vendors and assist in the resolution of major operational problems on the Radio Access Network
\n\u2022Negotiate with Radio Access Network vendors on behalf of the Group
\n\u2022Management of Implementation Specialist and Network performance specialist
\n\u2022Develop and support Competency Centres in the OPCOs and Regions<\/p>\n

Key Skills<\/strong>
\n\u2022High level Management of the 2G and 3G Radio Planning and Optimisation function
\n\u2022Thorough understanding of the Radio Access Network including but not limited to BTS, Node Bs, BSCs and RNCs
\n\u2022Ability to develop technology strategy taking into account key business drivers and focus areas
\n\u2022Overall understanding of the interdependencies between the Radio Access networks and the Core Transmission & Transport networks<\/p>\n

Supervisory \/ Leadership \/ Managerial Tasks: Refers to the responsibilities for directing, guiding, motivating and influencing others.
\n\u2022Guide and support the Radio Access Network planning, optimisation, implementation, performance management and support functions within the operations.
\n\u2022Lead and guide strategy development within the 2G\/3G Radio Access Network.
\n\u2022Lead the development of relevant standardised and key performance Indicators for the 2G\/3G Radio Access Network.
\n\u2022Facilitate the achievement of operational Key Performance Indicators within the operations.
\n\u2022Providing overall guidance on capital\/operational expenditure for network related spend on the Radio Access Network e.g. Capex to Revenue, Capex per Sub, Opex per BTS<\/p>\n

Educational requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022BSC degree or National Diploma in electrical engineering light-current \/ electronics \/ communication engineering<\/p>\n

Experience required<\/p>\n

\u20227 years experience in 2G(GSM) and 3G Radio Planning and Optimisation
\n\u2022Experienced in contract agreements and specifications of equipment and network installations for GSM networks.
\n\u2022At least 5 years experience in technology management.<\/p>\n

Skills required<\/strong><\/p>\n

Knowledge:<\/strong>
\n\u2022Telecommunication \/ cellular Industry knowledge.
\n\u2022Good liaison and negotiation skills and knowledge.
\n\u2022Good knowledge cost and budget management<\/p>\n

Skills \/ physical competencies:
\n?Operational systems and applications:
\n?Conflict resolution skills
\n?Negotiation skills
\n?Leadership skills<\/p>\n

\u2022Consulting skills
\n\u2022Computer literate<\/p>\n

Behavioural qualities:<\/strong>
\n\u2022Self disciplined with an exemplary work ethos.
\n\u2022Sound interpersonal relationships.
\n\u2022Ability to work under stress while meeting deadlines.
\n\u2022Proactive
\n\u2022Assertive
\n\u2022Innovative
\nOther information
\nReference No:\tDXB040
\nPosition Type:\tContract – Limited
\nAffirmative Action: \tOpen to All
\nSalary:
\nAdditional:<\/p>\n

Applications close 07 Mar 2011.<\/p>\n

Click here to view Job and Apply Online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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