Specialist:Transmission Planning(EBU)
\nLocation Cape Town,ZA
\nOrganization Name Transmission Planning and Optimization
\nDepartment Description
\nOperations & Maintenance, Planning, Implementation & Transmission of the Radio infrastructure within the MTN GSM Network. Enhance on current and future GSM technologies in the new communication data era.
\nBrief Description<\/p>\n
Plan and implement the Regional Transmission Systems according to EBU and Carrier Services requirements
\nDetailed Description
\nStrategy Involvement
\n\u2022 Participate in the translation of the transmission strategy and architecture into long range plans
\n\u2022 Assist in formulating inputs towards technology strategy.
\nPlanning & Delivery
\n\u2022 Plan all Regional Transmission networks within MTN e.g. PTP \/ PMP microwave networks, Fibre networks, RANO networks, DXX \/ SDH networks, etc.
\n\u2022 Assist in defining 1-year budget
\n\u2022 Prioritise access\/core transmission network growth
\n\u2022 Provide capacity and traffic and align with EBU, Radio, Core & IP plans and with strategy and roadmap
\n\u2022 Plan Transmission w.r.t EBU and Carrier Services customer links
\n\u2022 Plan transport capacity across access, backhaul and backbone infrastructure to support all of MTN\u2019s bandwidth requirements
\n\u2022 Identify geographical location for equipment to be installed
\n\u2022 Verify configuration
\n\u2022 Execute Transmission plans accordingly and hand over to operations for cutover and integration into the live network
\n\u2022 Adhere to policies, procedures and quality standards<\/p>\n
Network Optimisation & Performance
\n\u2022 Participates in ensuring that quality objectives are met and maintained
\n\u2022 Track and report on performance network problems and performance improvements on regional level
\n\u2022 Participate in investigating performance issues and identify changes required on regional level
\n\u2022 Review design and implement optimization changes
\n\u2022 Where required assist with tender evaluations and formulations
\n\u2022 Provide high level support on the planned network\/technologies<\/p>\n
Communication and co-ordination
\n\u2022 Implement communication of plans and integration of feedback
\n\u2022 Participate in implementation and integration documentation
\n\u2022 Co-operate with and support of other network group departments at all levels
\n\u2022 Liaise with other areas of the MTN business outside of the transmission department as required for successful planning and implementation (e.g. with Suppliers, 3rd Parties, local Transmission Engineers and Business & Logistics department to ensure that contracts from a technical perspective are negotiated in the best interest of MTN)<\/p>\n
Project leadership
\nProvide high level planning support function and representation (technical) for Transmission planning departments in MTN Group Operations.<\/p>\n
Job Requirements
\nEducation:
\nB Degree or National Technical Diploma with relevant experience<\/p>\n
Training:
\nTransmission courses relating to Transmission DXX, SDH, GSM etc<\/p>\n
Experience:
\nOver 2 years in Telecommunications.<\/p>\n
Additional Details
\nGood knowledge of Transmission, Switching, Signalling, IP and Access Networks (Wireless and Fixed)
\nGood knowledge of various NE\u2019s (MSC, MGW, HLR, SGSN, GGSN etc) and understand GSM and\/or 3G traffic concepts, networks, nodes and inter-working
\nIn-depth knowledge of 3G Transport Transmission technologies, IP\/MPLS networks, ATM and IP protocols and Gbit Ethernet, MAN and NGN Technologies would be an advantage
\nKnow how to use software design tools for microwave planning and fibre planning
\nProject Management<\/p>\n
Skills \/ physical competencies:
\nPlanning skills
\nStrategic thinker
\nAnalytical
\nInnovative
\nTeamwork
\nGood communication skills
\nInterpersonal skills
\nSelf motivated
\nNegotiation skills<\/p>\n
Behavioural qualities:
\nTeam player
\nInfluential
\nAssertive
\nSelf motivated
\nPersuasive
\nHow To Apply
\nMinimum Salary
\nMaximum Salary
\nCurrency ZAR
\nAmount of Travel
\nWork At Home
\nCompany
\nShift Allowance
\nOvertime
\nCallout Duty
\nStandby Duty
\nPetrol Card
\nTravel Allowance
\nCompany Car
\nCommission
\nLocal Applicants Only Yes
\nExpat Applicants Allowed No
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