Job Opportunities in South Africa

ROLE PURPOSE

To achieve a level of competency for PPM (Preventative Passive Maintenance) and be able to service the Vodacom sites as per specification from the customer.
To achieve a level of competency for CPM (Corrective Passive Maintenance) and be able to service the Vodacom sites as per specification from the customer.
To achieve a level of competency for Vandalism and Restoration and be able to service the Vodacom sites as per specification from the customer.
To achieve a level of competency for RF (Radio Frequency) and be able to service the Vodacom sites as per specification from the customer.
To achieve a level of competency for RAN (Radio Access Networks) and be able to service the Vodacom sites as per specification from the customer.
To achieve a level of competency for TX (Transmission that includes Microwave, Optical Fibers, and other forms of transmission) and be able to service the Vodacom sites as per specification from the customer.
To achieve a level of competency for Generator Deploying, recovery and refueling in order to service the Vodacom sites as per specification from the customer.
To achieve a level of competencies in the following areas as covered by the SOW 2.21 as Electrical Qualifications as Electrician (26D), or section 28 and Wireman’s License as an Installation Electrician.
To achieve a level of competencies in the following areas as covered by the SOW 2.21 not limited to Electrical Qualifications such as Air-Conditioning and free cooling system training.
To achieve a level of competencies in the following area as covered by the SOW 2.21 to be able to do Fall Arrest and rescue, Rope Access training and including rope rigging for lifting of equipment.
To achieve a level of competencies in the following area as covered by the SOW 2.21 Site alarm Installations and commissioning also including rectifiers and transmission equipment.
To achieve a level of competencies in the following area as covered by the SOW 2.21 such as E1 (Ethernet), Microwave and optical fibers installation and commissioning. To be confident and skilled in all Vodacom vendor equipment and solutions currently built in the Vodacom frame.
To achieve a level of competencies in the following areas as covered by the SOW 2.21 but not limited to Arc and CO2 Welding.

MAIN OUTPUTS

• Maintain the Vodacom sites as specified by the Customer- according to schedule 2.21 Scope of Work and any instructions/standards provided.
• Meet the daily/weekly/monthly Target per County/Region as required.
• Technician must ensure Tools, Vehicles, Test Equipment, Laptops, Cellphones are looked after and checked for condition and ensure all of these are safe for use and maintained on a register.
• Technician must ensure he/she complies with and adhere to the Health and Safety requirements of Bidvest FM and the client’s requirement as applicable on the site.
• To ensure that all access procedures as well as work status updates are done in accordance with the agreed procedures and processes.
• Reduce the OOS (Out of Service) to within the service Level Agreement
• Meet the Network Availability Target per County/Region as set down by the Customer
• Ensure that all relevant alarms are cleared before leaving a site visit.
• Ensure that all tasks are updated, as required on the provided tools and systems.
• Ensure that all required activities are completed, as per the scope of work, either on an “A”, “B”, “C” or Adhoc service. Ensure that all required pictures are taken according to guidelines and submitted, as per the scope of work for the relevant services being performed.
• Ensure that all site procedures are always followed as specified by the client.
• The Technician will follow the relevant service procedures as per the scope of work. Adhere to Quality assurance and control, as indicated in the scope of work, report back on any deviations during a site service, SSF (Sub Standard Form) to be also submitted as required for the service type performed.
• Assist his assistant with site access, duties on site and when required other technicians
• Ensure that your e-mail address and company phone is always operational.
• The Technician will always answer his phone when on duty and return calls as soon as possible when not on duty.
• Ensure that allocated sites are alarm free as defined from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• National Diploma in Electrical – Electrical qualifications will be beneficial
• Qualified electrician (Red Seal), accredited electrician (Wireman’s license-IE), master electrician (It is important that the person must be qualified to work and be accredited as a three-phase electrician and not only single phase)
• Matric/Grade 12
• Valid Code 10 EB Driver’s License
• 3-5 Years’ Experience in the Telecommunications Environment.

TECHNICAL / CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Maintenance skills as per SOW
• Advanced Electrical Skills- Red seal
• Prism skills as per requirement
• Communication and Leadership Skills
• Electrical skills and accreditation-Installation Electrician
• Advance Driving skills
• RF Skills- Inhouse training and competencies
• 4x4 Advance Driving
• Rope access level 1,2 and training
• HIRA (Fire & Fist aid)
• WHO (Working on Heights) Fall Arrest and Rescue
• WOH (Working on Heights)- rescue
• Medicals as per H&S requirements Advanced- medicals
  
• HIRA (Fire & Fist aid) Refrigeration Trade Test preparation and training
• ASP experience on Maintenance Microwave and Transmission training as per vendors
• Arc and O2 Welding
• Basic Fire Fighting
• Generator Deployment competency
• IMS (Integrated Management System)
• Microsoft Office
• SAP Plant Maintenance Modules
  
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigations

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

• Trustworthy
• Team Leader
• Passionate
• Manage the Vehicle
• Self-Driven
• Manage Tools
• Detailed
• Manage the Assistant