Senior Engineer: Transmission Planning at MTN

MTN one of the leading telecommunication company in Africa is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Engineer Transmission Planning for its South Africa operation to be based in Johannesburg Location of position MTN South Africa Gauteng Johannesburg Innovation Centre  Job mission Mission Plan the Transmission Systems according to Radio, Core and IP requirements   KPA duties Strategy Development •Participate in the translation of the transmission strategy and architecture into long range plans •Assist in formulating inputs towards technology strategy. •Assist in delivering a target Product and Services architecture with a 3 year time horizon taking global technology developments into consideration Planning & Delivery •Responsible for the timely planning of all Transmission networks within MTN e.g. PTP / PMP microwave networks, Fibre networks, RANO networks, DXX / SDH networks, etc. •Assist in defining 1-year budget •Prioritise access/core transmission network growth •Drive execution of near term plans •Forecast capacity and traffic and align with Radio, Core & IP plans and with strategy and roadmap •Ensure correct planning of Transmission w.r.t fixed and mobile operator interconnections where required •Plan transport capacity across access, backhaul and backbone infrastructure to support all of MTN’s bandwidth requirements •Evaluate new Access and Core Backbone Transmission Network Equipment and Specifications •Identify geographical location for equipment to be installed •Request funding and issue request for purchasing (RfP) to vendor, verify bill of material and confirm order of equipment and services •Verify configuration •Ensure implementation of Transmission 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 transmission 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 Communication and co-ordination •Ensure communication of plans and integration of feedback •Prepare implementation and integration documentation  Educational requirements Education: B Degree or National Technical Diploma with relevant experience  Experience required Experience: Over 5 years in Telecommunications, with at least 2 years experience as a senior Transmission Planning engineer  Skills required Skills / physical competencies: Planning skills Strategic thinker Analytical Innovative Teamwork Good communication skills Interpersonal skills Self motivated Negotiation skills   Other information Reference No: SETP001 Position Type: Permanent Affirmative Action:  Open to All Salary: Additional: Behavioural qualities: Team player Influential  Assertive Self motivated Persuasive  General working Conditions: ?Code 8 drivers licence ?Travel will be required to and from MTN Head-Office to suppliers/contractors and other MTN sites within Gauteng and nationwide. ?Local travel required for regional meetings and international travel required for specific projects, such as supplier factories and into Africa. Applications close 19 Jul 2010. Apply now!