Job title : Network Architect (Fibre) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : December 30, 2024
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Key Duties & Responsibilities Plan and design of new access, metro and core duct and fibre routes, spurs and PoP sites entries, MMRs Develop Policies, Procedures, Processes, Standards, Specifications and Work Instructions related to fibre engineering design, planning, maintenance and operations Liaise with internal Project Managers and 3rd party suppliers that ensure fibre networks are designed and deployed according to design Plan, submit, track and manage wayleaves and rights of way Initiate, plan, submit, track, manage and implement change requests for network optimisation Manage and track the fibre annual budget Keep track of material stock, drawdowns and reorder levels Interact with both internal and external clients & relevant government agencies Management & planning of the overall fibre network, including auditing and record management (fibre route plans, as-built documentation) Prepare RFP technical and strategy documents for procurement of fibre materials Ensure all documentation is up to date and stored on the designated platforms for easy access and retrieval
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in a technical field 8 year's technical experience in the telecom industry 5 years in network fibre planning and design or equivalent role Effective written and verbal communication skills evidenced by work history and accomplishments Excellent communication and soft skills, including the ability to listen, summarise and concisely share key information with clients or internal stakeholders Optical networking experience, including OTDR, optical link budget calculations, fibre types and testing Expert in GIS and OSS systems Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Visio Basic knowledge of network equipment i.e. Routers, Switches, DWDM, OTN Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Experience & Skills Comprehensive understanding of the fibre market, including its providers and infrastructure Proven track record of proficiently establishing and developing fibre technology competencies within a complex organisation Knowledge of ISP planning, scaling and design Proficiency in working with database hierarchies and utilising SQL for data management Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize B/OSS (Business/Operations Support Systems) tools to record information accurately and succinctly in a timely fashion
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