Osp Planning Specialist - Eastern Cape

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East London, Eastern Cape

2d ago

source : findojobs-za

We are currently looking for a OSP Planning Specialist to be based in the Eastern Cape.

Fibre Planning

Identify infrastructure and network expansion requirements as input to network capacity and performance planning, optimization and upgrading of infrastructure.

Design, recommend and vet core network and customer solutions expert knowledge and in line with technology standards.

Design solutions for Core and Services which is in line with technology standards so as to build a robust an efficient network.

Implantation of Project Management Methodology and Fundamentals of Project Management

Fully responsible for orders and planning within the region however also complete orders / projects within other regions in order to maintain the target of orders monthly.

Ensure Contractors adhered to the LT rates, contracts and policies.

Ensure all projects are planned to the best practical option and planning principals.

Ensure contractor planners are fully trained and understand new planning principals such as LME strategies and Drop cable methodology.

Training of junior staff and interns.

Schedule and attend site surveys if there are any difficulties in order to complete a survey or where I expect that the best practical option was not considered.

Measuring of Contractors Performance by means of reports and statistics.

Act as adviser between Contractor planners and Neotel Junior planners in order to improve quality and provide accurate plannings.

Participate in major RFPs and DWDM solutions with strict timelines.

Update OSP fibre records on GE

Participate in major RFPs and DWDM solutions with strict timelines.

Update OSP fibre records on GE

Contribute in aligning the records with what is out in the field in order to maintain accurate records.

Coordinating of activities pertaining to technology and business unit projects

Quality assurance and overall integrity of project

Grade 12 with a technical tertiary qualification (e.g. BSC, BTECH / National

Diploma Eng. etc.).

Experience in the telecommunications industry where incumbent was responsible for :

Fibre Network Planning and Surveys

Managing outside plant rollout

Relationship management experience and dealing with customers at all levels

Excellent skills in Micro Soft Office Tools and Techniques with emphasis on MS Projects and MS Excel

Good knowledge in all planning tools such as GE

Smallworld and Velocity

Good understanding of technology, products and services offered by LT and the telecommunications industry

Experience in dealing with cross-functional work groups

Project Management Essential

The ability to command respect and to create a sense of communication amongst members of the project teams

Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitor and controlling programmes

Good knowledge of project management approaches

The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems.

Effective reporting skills Knowledge of Fibre Installations, Quality Control and Supervision. Good understanding of the Wayleave approval process

Thorough knowledge of a Fixed Line Network and its operations. Market Related