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Telkom SA

Tech Officer: Network Engineer

Telkom SA Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Telecommunications · 10,001+ employees

Yesterday Closes in 6d
network-engineer Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time South Africa
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About the role

The Tech Officer is responsible for designing, evaluating, and maintaining complex network and communication systems to ensure quality and stability. They also provide technical support, manage system changes, and supervise direct reports to meet organizational standards.

What they look for

Network design Communication systems Network administration ITIL principles System integration Problem management Technical support Change management Network stability Technology assessment

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a National Certificate (Grade 12). A CCIE certification is highly preferred, along with a valid driver's license and strong knowledge of ITIL principles and network technologies.

Full description

Structural Information

Job number: 10029242

Job title: Tech Officer: Network Engineer

Job grade: OP1

Group/ BU: CSB

Division: Telkom Business & Home Solutions

Span of control: 0

Reports to: Ops Management

REM Functional Area: Technical

Core Description

Responsible for ensuring that quality standards are met through evaluating, designing and preparing detailed specifications for larger complex networks and communication systems that are in alignment with SMB's standards, as well as supervising direct reports.

Job Responsibilities

Designing specifications for larger complex networks and communication systems

- Manage change, constantly reviewing design and responding to optimisation changes

- Monitor and control the network to ensure its day to day stability

- Manage problems and assist with support functions

- Contribute to the research and assessment of new technologies as well as customer needs

- Monitor service levels and contribute to the development of standards and specifications

- Test systems and keep records of technical details on network design, implementation plans and capital projects

- Support users and support staff

- Attend to IMACD's (Installation, Modification, Addition, Change, Delete)

- Provide network administration and support

- Integrate systems

Range

Larger complex networks and communication systems

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Good Understanding Of Process, Procedures And Work Instructions; ITIL Principles; In-Depth Knowledge Of Networks And Communications Systems And Technology

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Decision Making

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Adopting Practical Approaches; Articulating Information; Checking Things; Documenting Facts; Embracing Change; Examining Information; Following Procedures; Making Decisions; Managing Tasks; Meeting Timescales; Producing Output; Upholding Standards; Team Working

Certifications

  • CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert)

Education

NQF 4: School leaving qualification: National Certificate (Grade 12)/ National Senior Certificate/ National (vocational) Certificate

Experience

3 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Special Requirements

  • Valid Drivers license

Physical Requirements

Key Stakeholders

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