Job Description

Role Purpose/Business Unit

• Perform capacity and strategy planning in CDN for IPMPLS Networks
• Perform capacity and strategy planning in CDN Data Centres with Cisco ACI and Legacy Layer 2 environments
• Perform capacity and strategy planning in CDN Gi-Lan functions
• Strategy & Architecture design for SDN solutions within IP Data networks and Vodacom Networks

Your responsibilities will include

• Design, document and implement new network designs and solutions to IPDN and other groups and divisions according to Industry best practice.
• Responsible for detailed site design, planning, integration and implementation of the IP Data Core and Access Network.
• Evaluation and specification of implementation standards of new technologies (SDN, NFv, IoT, IPv6 etc).
• Evaluate system design and performance and recommend system improvements to other engineering departments and suppliers.
• Analyze input into Data Networks Planning and perform capacity and strategy planning.
• Provide technical support and guidance to a team of IP Specialist.
• Interface with Contractors and other divisions in Vodacom to overcome / solve data-related problems
• Perform capacity management for IP Data

The ideal candidate for this role will have

• Matric essential
• 3 Year Degree Essential and Masters in Electrical Engineering Degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years' experience essential in:
• IP Networking
• SDN certifications, Cisco/Juniper certifications
• IP,/MPLS, IPv6, QoS,
• Ethernet and Packet based technologies
• Optical Transport
• Network Management (FM, CM and PM)

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

The closing date for applications: 02 February 2024

The base location for this role is Techno Centre, Bellville, Western Cape/Midrand Gauteng

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.

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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