When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1. The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa. Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2025. Role Purpose/Business Unit: Manage all aspects of the regional Transmission network according to specific standards Your responsibilities will include: Fault Management - be able to localise and repair faults in a systematic manner ensuring minimum downtime. Performance management - ensure that the network performs within the defined KPI's. Spares Management - Ensure compliance to spares management process for the dimensioning, issuing, returns and repairs. Reports - provide detailed reports on availability, root cause analysis, spares management and performance management. Special investigations - engage with supplier and internal stakeholders to swiftly resolve cross functional network issues To design and implement a regional transmission access network strategy To implement new and innovative transmission solutions - based on cost,flexibility, speed of implementation and reliability To support management computers of transmission equipment. To conduct the following high-level tasks for the transmission and data infrastructure - Microwave, Optic, Tellabs 8100; 6300;8600 and ECI DTX600H product portfolios - these functions refer primarily to the Vodacom intra-regional and regional access transmission network The ideal candidate for this role will have: Degree/Diploma/T3/S4/N6 National Diploma Electrical Engineering (Light Current); (Essential) 5 - 8 Years relevant experience Qualification in Projects and Programme Management (Desirable) A Formal course in Management (e.g. MDP/MDC) (Desirable) Transmission Technical Courses - Any Transmission principles, SDH, GPS Network Synchronization, Optic Fiber Systems (Essentia) Core competencies, knowledge, and experience: 5 years relevant telecommunications experience 2 years working experience in transmission networks - transmission equipment installations, transmission infrastructure planning, transmission services planning, transmission services configuration, transmission network maintenance. At least 2 years Supervisory experience (Essential) Transmission/telecommunications environment Financial principles Financial systems Administrative processes Computer applications We make an impact by offering: Enticing incentive programs, competitive benefit packages, and an exclusive 13th cheque Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fiber connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies Closing date for Applications: 30 May 2025 The base location for this role is Vodacom East London, Campus The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Vodacom is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion. Commitment from Vodacom Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people's individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.