Job number: 10007458 Job title: Specialist: Technology Introduction Job grade: S5 Group/ BU: Openserve Division: Openserve Span of control: 0-5 Reports to: Senior Management Core Description Responsible for the introduction and commissioning of new telecommunications technologies, systems and services. This includes POTN, Network Elements and technology lifecycle access. Required to provide high-level technical advice for the public telecommunications network, technologies and services and associated IT support systems, as well as high-level technical contribution to strategic, commercial and operational objectives. May also be responsible for high-level advice concerning technical consequences of telecommunications-related laws and regulations. Job Responsibilities Responsible for medium to large complex projects comprising the integration of systems and solutions with public telecommunications network infrastructure and associated IT support systems. Compile technical proposals, technical specifications, tender evaluations, vendor negotiations, equipment evaluation and type approvals, network and system capacity dimensioning, inter-working and integration. Retain high-level operational support responsibilities for large-scale technology deployments, regarding fault analysis and reporting, simulations and system dimensioning. Retain high-level operational maintenance and support responsibilities for small-scale, centralized or complex technology deployments. Specify, develop, test&implement new telecommunication services&enhancements to services. Compile work instructions, work procedures and vendor support agreements. Directly liaise with other departments, up to and including executive level. Core Competencies Functional Knowledge Network and Product Technology; New&existing telecommunication technologies; Systems&Services; Telecommunications related Laws&Regulations. Functional Skills Analytical; Communication; Decision Making; Fault Analysis&Reporting; Problem solving; Interpersonal; Negotiation Techniques; Planning; Project Management. Attitudes/ Leadership Competencies Thought Leadership: Developing strategies/Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical approaches. Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities; Managing tasks. Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities. People Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Convincing people; Interacting with people. Personal Leadership: Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working; Values Aligned with Openserve Values. Education NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma. Experience 5 Years relevant experience. Certifications Special Requirements Valid Drivers license. Physical Requirements Key Stakeholders Cross divisional SO's - up to and including executive level. #J-18808-Ljbffr