Job Description

Role purpose

The H Band Specialist Data Analytics role is based in the Network Performance Intelligence department within Vodacom Technology's Africa Service Operations Centre (ASOC)
This role exists at the intersection of network performance statistics, business and software automation. The primary goal of this position is to ensure we deliver a world-class network to our customers by discovering actionable patterns in data and using that to support to our internal and external stakeholders in driving operational efficiency across our network.
We deliver in an Agile way and embrace latest innovation and robotic process automation to ensure we deliver on the frontlines of disruptive technologies.

Your responsibilities will include

Ensuring end-to-end reporting of Radio Access Network (RAN) network performance from various sources, as well as drive continual improvement thereof.
Support and development towards Management, Engineering and Operational teams to drive up network quality.
Support our development strategy of build-once and deploy many times across our partner markets.
Use automation in our deliverables wherever possible.
Help us progress from Descriptive & Diagnostic Analytics to Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics.
Technical support for external teams on cross-functional network performance projects.
Work closely with database operational support teams to ensure smooth operation of our systems.
Utilise database summary tables to facilitate faster reporting views.
Develop and maintain Cognos packages and frameworks.
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards.
Compile ad hoc network performance presentations for Senior Executives as required.
Ensure accurate and timeous network reporting - aligned throughout all partner markets.

The ideal candidate for this role willl have

Technical / Professional Qualifications:

3-year Degree or Diploma in either Information Systems, Mathematical Statistics, Data Science, Mechatronics or Electronic Engineering

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

3 years relevant telecommunications network performance experience
SQL - essential
Relational Database experience (this role uses Oracle database systems extensively)

HIGHLY DESIREABLE / ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE

IBM COGNOS REPORT STUDIO

MICROSOFT POWER BI

AWS or GOOGLE CLOUD

MICROSOFT POWER AUTOMATE or FLOW

PYTHON

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Closing date for applications: 17 September 2023

The base location for this role is Vodacom Techno Centre, Bellville, Cape Town

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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