Job Description

Role purpose

To research, Engineer, Design, build, test, deploy, evolve, and form a technology strategy for packet core, including automation and product design.

Your responsibilities will include

All key accountabilities below are with engagement with all CVDi departments. The role cannot operate individually
Design PS Core technical policy and procedures for architecture and design considering all VF design principles, blueprints, guidelines, best practices, industry and supplier standards and best practises as well as standards such as 3GPP, ETSI, etc
Manage technology research, design and testing of new concepts and trials
Develop and strategize around new features sets, technology enablers on core.
Co-ordinate and lead technical PS Core design forums.
Co-ordinate and maintain technical PS Core network architecture diagrams
Evaluate PS Core architecture and recommend system improvements to other engineering departments and suppliers
Provide a technical consultancy service and high-level support to internal teams such as Network Management Group, Billing Services Group and Engineering divisions.
Technical reporting to Vodafone
Point of contact to international, products and services, wholesale, technology strategy and innovation, Security, and any other external team

The ideal candidate for this role willl have

Technical / Professional Qualifications:

Matric (Essential)
A minimum 3-year degree/National diploma in Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical or equivalent qualification. (Essential)
A Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Telecommunications environment. (Essential)
At least 3 years' experience in mobile packet core.
At least 3 years' experience of GSM, GPRS/UMTS/LTE principles, and protocols (Essential).
A good knowledge and understanding of the Internet Protocol (IP)/NFV/SDN will be an added advantage
Knowledge of nb-iot.Mobile edge computing and future mobile data evolution such as 5G

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

Job Knowledge:
Relevant GSM Core systems
GPRS/LTE/5G/WiFi/Mobile Convergence.
Data systems (IPv4, IPv6 Firewalls, Routers, Switches, IPLCS, Policy Control, load balances, service platforms, DNS)
GSM/GPRS/UMTS/LTE/5G/WIFI protocols Telecommunication Industry and current government telecoms legislation as well as developments within ETSI/3GPP and ITU-T
Network Designs
Radio Sub systems
Business Acumen/Ethics
3gpp and non 3gpp call flows

Job Related Skills:
Strategic technology planning
Communication (Verbal/Written)
Leadership Skills
RFP technical writing and analysis
Planning skills
Evaluate vendor road maps
Co-ordination Skills
Implementation Skills.

Closing date for Applications: 21 September 2023

The base location for this role is, Vodacom Campus, Midrand.

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 organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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