Principal Specialist - Ip Mpls Engineer at Vodacom

Role Purpose

• The G band Priciple Specialist: IP MPLS role based within Technology
• To evaluate new IP\MPLS Transmission technologies
• To develop the Transmission technology strategy and support planning teams wit h implementation of strategy.
• To assist with network modelling.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Provide technology strategic direction in theTransmission domain
• Develop a clear technology strategy for Vodacom in the field of IP/MPLS
• Evaluate and implement new IP/MPLS technologies
• Develop clear supplier strategy in the field of IP/MPLS
• Define and manage technology roadmaps in the field of IP/MPLS
• Perform comprehensive lab tests on new equipment with the associated field trials where required and produce detailed
• reports, results and recommendations with the rest of the team.
• Conduct research on strategic trends and new technologies in the field of IP/MPLS with the aim of developing roadmaps and benchmarks against world best practices
• Ensure alignment between supplier road maps and Vodacom requirements.
• Arrange periodic meetings with suppliers to obtain the latest product updates and trends in the field of IP/MPLS
• Ensure alignment between Transmission and the Technology Group strategy based on broader objectives defined within
• the company strategy
• Manage supplier relationships associated with Technology Governance
• Manage relationships with other technology departments within Vodacom and Vodafone
• Set quality standards and procedures against world best practice benchmarks and the management of these processes
• Compile strategic and operational documentation in relation to the field of IP/MPLS that will inform planning internal
• planning guidelines and master plans
• Make key technical recommendations to management on technology trends and evolving network architectures in the
• field of IP/MPLS
• Identify key areas in terms of technology and network evolution in the field of IP/MPLS and communicate to all relevant stakeholders
• Identify risk areas in terms of network capacity and performance and communicate to all stakeholders
• Provide support on due diligence investigations on behalf of the Transmission department
• Perform cost-benefit analysis associated with specific technical scenarios and trials under consideration
• Develop business cases and business models where required that support business imperatives such as operational
• efficiencies in terms of CAPEX and OPEX spend
• Present to internal and external technology forum as well as presenting international conferences
• Compile the HLD and LLD for the transmission network.
• Engage with Assurance, Regional Operations and NMG Network Performance teams to understand and address network concerns

The Ideal Candidate For This Role Will Have

• Matric/Grade 12 (or SAQA accredited equivalent)
• A 4 year engineering degree/BSC degree; (Essential)
• MBA qualification is preferable.

Minimum 8 Years Experience In The Telecommunications Transmission Industry.

• Must be appointed for a minimum of 5 years in a technical lead position.
• Must have presented at conferences
• IP\MPLS technologies.
• The ability to lead and opera te within ateam structure
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Strategic level pr oblem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to function at all levels in th e organisation
• Advanced level technical writing skills
• The ability to manage stre ss for prolonged periods
• Facilitation skills
• Creating and Innovating
• Planning and Organising
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Persuading and Influencing
• Analysing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Telecommunication industry
• Project management
• Business Process
• Leadership Skills
• Computer Literacy

Closing date for Applications: 11 May 2020

The base location for this role is, Midrand, Vodacom Campus
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.