Department: Engineering
Location: Johannesburg
Job Objective
As a Network Technology Manager, you will lead a team responsible for designing, implementing and optimising network transmission systems to ensure efficient and reliable data transmission. You will play a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end build process, from conceptualisation to execution, while fostering innovation and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to a team of network transmission architects
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that promotes creativity, accountability and professional growth
- Allocate resources effectively, manage workloads, and prioritise tasks to ensure timely project delivery
- Oversee the design, development and implementation of network transmission systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including PMO, operations, procurement and finance, to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical requirements
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to enhance network reliability and resilience
- Continuously monitor network performance metrics and conduct thorough analysis to identify optimisation opportunities
- Develop and implement capacity planning strategies to accommodate network growth and evolving business needs
- Proactively identify potential bottlenecks or performance issues and implement solutions to improve overall network efficiency
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors, suppliers and contractors to procure necessary equipment and services
- Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform procurement decisions and maintain a competitive edge
- Establish and enforce quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability, security and integrity of network transmission systems
- Collaborate with regulatory compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry regulations, standards and best practices
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions as needed
- Develop standards, policies and processes for network planning, implementation and operation
- Improve efficiency of resources through automation and standardisation
- Set and manage yearly network budget
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a technical field
Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience (8 years) in network transmission engineering, with a focus on design, implementation and optimisation
- Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
- In-depth knowledge of network transmission technologies, protocols and standards, such as DWDM, SDH, Ethernet, and MPLS
- Experience with network performance monitoring and analysis tools, as well as capacity planning methodologies
- Experience with managing and building relationships with vendors and contractors
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
- Relevant certifications are a plus
Attributes
- Client focused, relationship builder
- Integrity, honest with high ethical standards, Boundless, passionate and flexible
- Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
- Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
- Strong analytical skills and able to collate and interpret data from various sources
- Good English language communicator with a natural aptitude for dealing with people
How to apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their updated CV including three referees. The deadline for application is on or before 19 May 2025. Applications should be sent to [email protected] indicating the job position in the Subject Line.
