Senior Engineer Transmission Planning
\nLocation Roodepoort,ZA
\nOrganization Name Transmission, Core and IP Planning
\nDepartment Description
\nA constant balance is required between the ever-changing, fast developing field of new and enabling technologies on the one hand and the ever-increasing need for bandwidth as a result of new, sophisticated customer demands together with organisational need for convergence and streamlined network operations.
\nBrief Description
\nPlan the Transmission Systems according to Radio, Core and IP requirements
\nDetailed Description
\nStrategy Development
\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.
\n\u2022 Assist in delivering a target Product and Services architecture with a 3 year time horizon taking global technology developments into consideration<\/p>\n
Planning & Delivery
\n\u2022 Responsible for the timely planning of all 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 Drive execution of near term plans
\n\u2022 Forecast capacity and traffic and align with Radio, Core & IP plans and with strategy and roadmap
\n\u2022 Ensure correct planning of Transmission w.r.t fixed and mobile operator interconnections where required
\n\u2022 Plan transport capacity across access, backhaul and backbone infrastructure to support all of MTN\u2019s bandwidth requirements
\n\u2022 Evaluate new Access and Core Backbone Transmission Network Equipment and Specifications
\n\u2022 Identify geographical location for equipment to be installed
\n\u2022 Request funding and issue request for purchasing (RfP) to vendor, verify bill of material and confirm order of equipment and services
\n\u2022 Verify configuration
\n\u2022 Ensure implementation of Transmission plans is carried out fully with a smooth handover to Network Operations for cutover and integration into the live network
\n\u2022 Ensure that policies, procedures and quality standards are adhered to in the planning process<\/p>\n
Network Optimisation & Performance
\n\u2022 Ensure quality objectives are met and maintained
\n\u2022 Ensure future proof transmission plans to guarantee deliverables are met according to customer requirements both internal and external
\n\u2022 Track and report on performance problems and performance improvements on division level
\n\u2022 Investigate performance issues and identify changes required on division level
\n\u2022 Review design and drive optimisation changes
\n\u2022 Tender evaluations and formulations
\n\u2022 Provide high level support on the planned network\/technologies<\/p>\n
Communication and co-ordination
\n\u2022 Ensure communication of plans and integration of feedback
\n\u2022 Prepare implementation and integration documentation
\n\u2022 Co-operate with and support of other network group departments at all levels
\n\u2022 Manage and interface 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)
\n\u2022 Interface with regulator
\n\u2022 Provide high level planning support function and representation (technical) for Transmission planning departments in MTN Group Operations<\/p>\n
Financial Management
\n\u2022 Continuously strive to identify and eliminate non-contributory expenditure<\/p>\n
Job Requirements<\/strong> Experience: Training: Additional Details \u2022 Analytical Thinker – Manages the alignment and execution of tactical activities Heart \u2013 Emotionally Intelligent (20)<\/p>\n \u2022 Culture and Change Champion – Role models ethical practices by living the MTN values and vital behaviours for others to follow Hands \u2013 Results Focused (50)<\/p>\n \u2022 Results Achiever – Drives team objectives and contributes to sustainability of results Senior Engineer Transmission Planning Location Roodepoort,ZA Organization Name Transmission, Core and IP Planning Department Description A constant balance is required between the ever-changing, fast developing field of new and enabling…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[21],"tags":[2156],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nEducation:
\nMinimum of 3 year degree\/diploma
\nFluent in English and language of country preferable<\/p>\n
\nMinimum of 3 years\u2019 experience in Telecommunications, specifically in the Transmission planning environment
\nExperience working in a medium organization
\nExperience in supervising others<\/p>\n
\nTransmission courses relating to Transmission DXX, SDH, GSM etc
\nManagement Training<\/p>\n
\nHead – Big Picture Focus (10)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Problem Solver – Assists in solving business challenges but looks to others for advice and guidance
\n\u2022 Operational Value Creator – Executes on innovative commercial practices and identifies areas for continuous improvement<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Supportive People Manager \u2013 Is self-aware and supports team capability development through opportunity creation for realising potential
\n\u2022 Relationship Manager – Builds relationships with customers and teams to uphold the MTN brand<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Operationally Astute – Clarifies priorities, plans, organizes and co-ordinates the work of others
\nKnowledge:
\nGood knowledge of GSM, WCDMA, 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
\nKnow how to use software design tools for microwave planning and fibre planning
\nProject Management<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"