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Role Purpose/Business Unit:To ensure regional Transmission and Radio Access Network projects are completed according to set schedules and within budget by liaising with different role players, applying sound project management principles and reporting on progress.
Your responsibilities will include: To manage all aspects of Transmission and Radio Access Network roll-out and upgrade projectsTo liaise with different role players (planning, maintenance, installations, property, central project management and other regions, stores, etc) to ensure projects are completed according to set schedules and within budget.To conduct weekly contractor and supplier project team meetings to ensure progress of projects to schedule and set requirements.To request purchase orders to ensure that projects are completed as per the set roll-out schedules, within the set budget and up to Vodacom quality standards.To enter into price negotiations with proposed suppliers to ensure that all projects are completed within budget and ensuring a cost saving on Capex expenditure.To compile a scope of work and a bill of materials for individual projects in accordance to company policies and procedures as well as set standards in the industry.To conduct the financial acceptance of projects and ensuring that all was done in accordance with quotes and requests provided as well as to set company standards.To ensure data integrity on all databases in order to track progress on projects as well as to report monthly on all aspects within the Project management environment (Local PO's, foreign PO's, stats, values, etc.
)The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:Must have technical / professional qualifications: Relevant Technical Qualification ( engineering) - Degree/Diploma/T3/S4/N6 National Diploma (essential)Certificate in Project Management (desirable); Certificate / diploma in Business Management or Logistics (desirable); Driver's License Code 08 (essential)Core competencies, knowledge, and experience: Computer Skills Information Management Risk Management Scoping of Projects Advanced ExcelProject Management Transmission and GSM, UMTS, LTE general knowledge 3 years' experience in managing projects (essential); 1 year experience in business management / finance / budget control (desirable); Transmission or Cellular Telecommunications experience (essential)We make an impact by offering: Enticing incentive programs, competitive benefit packages, and an exclusive 13th chequeRetirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefitsCell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companiesClosing date for Applications: 09 July 2024The base location for this role is Vodacom Century CityThe 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 organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.
