Job title : Specialist - Network ImplementationTechnology Information Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : January 05, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Responsibilities Context: A 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 resilience & renewable energy choices because of new, sophisticated micro and macroeconomic demands together with organisational need for stability, growth and streamlined network operations. Ability to keep track of global technology advancements and stay abreast of standardization work of relevant industry bodies.
Task Complexity: Strategy Development Contribute to the definition of the data centre / BTS Site & renewable energy strategy and architecture clearly describing the future vision for facilities and identifying key decision points to enable this vision to be achieved.
Participate in the translation of the data centre / BTS Site & renewable energy strategy and architecture into long range plans. Assist in formulating inputs towards technology strategy. Assist in delivering a target architecture with a 3-year time horizon taking global technology developments into consideration.
Planning & Delivery Responsible for the timely planning of all data centre/ BTS Site & renewable energy requirements within MTN e.g., solar, generators, DC plants, HVAC, UPS, and other associated facility requirements Assist in defining 1-year budget.
Manage design guidelines for regional M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) resources.
Ensure translation of high-level plan to low level design Prioritise core implementation network growth.
Drive execution of near-term plans Forecast energy capacity and demand, in consult with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure correct planning and reporting of data centre & renewable energy baseline and forecasts.
Evaluate new data centre & renewable energy Equipment and Specifications Request funding and issue request for purchasing (RFP) to vendor, verify bill of material and confirm order of equipment and services.
Verify configuration & engineering specifications. Ensure implementation of data centre & renewable energy plans is carried out fully with a smooth handover to Network Operations for cutover and integration into the live network. Ensure that policies, procedures, and quality standards are adhered to in the planning process.
Network Optimisation & Performance Ensure quality objectives are met and maintained.
Ensure future proof data centre / BTS Site & renewable energy plans to guarantee deliverables are met according to customer requirements both internal and external. Track and report on performance problems and performance improvements on division level Investigate performance issues and identify changes required on division level.
Review design and drive optimisation changes Tender evaluations and formulations Provide high level support on the planned network/technologies.
Provide high level planning support function and representation (technical) for ESG planning departments in MTN Group Operations Communication and co-ordination Ensure communication of plans and integration of feedback Prepare implementation and integration documentation.
Co-operate with and support of other network group departments at all levels.
Manage and interface with other areas of the business outside of the core implementation department as required for successful planning and implementation (e.g., with Suppliers, 3rd Parties, local M&E Engineers, and Business & Logistics department to ensure that contracts from a technical perspective are negotiated in the best interest of MTN) Interface with legal and / or regulators where required.
Financial Management Continuously strive to identify and eliminate non-contributory expenditure.
Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial Tasks: Influence subordinate Specialist / Engineers (local or regional) w.r.t core implementation related issues and policy.
Act as technical representative in contract negotiations with Commercial/Legal departments Assist in controlling budgetary management for both capital and operational expenditure in line with the Business Units requirements.
Communicate actively throughout Network Group.
Develop and manage standards and specifications.
Technical leadership.
Role Complexity: Continuous innovation and communication across the department Collaboration: Responsibility towards: Direct reports: none Matrix reports: All network Group divisions, all local & regional network Implementation and M&E Engineers Key customers: MTN internal customers, i.e., all Network Group divisions, receive information pertaining to a project on a per-project basis.
key suppliers: Data Centre / BTS Site & Renewable energy suppliers, Data Centre / BTS Site operations suppliers, other suppliers Authorities: Approve, plan and authorise requests for Data Centre / BTS Site & Renewable energy projects within MTN including assisting in RAN, project Zero and other energy-based initiatives in MTN SA.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education: B Degree or National Technical Diploma with relevant experience Experience: Experience in the engineering and implementation environment Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous.
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