Job Description

Structural Information
Job number: 10019759
Job title: Specialist: Mobile Network Planning
Job grade: S5
Group/ BU: CSB
Division: Mobile Network
Span of control: 0-5
Reports to: Senior Management
Core Description
Responsible for BTS planning, optimisation, dimensioning, integration and configuration. Management of vendor and sub-contractors responsible for RAN network coverage, quality, configuration and customer care. Generation of short, medium and long term network rollout planning.
Job Responsibilities

• Team lead for regional planning and optimization team
• Responsible to do team resource planning and scheduling
• Ensure Planning and Optimization of GSM, UMTS and LTE networks
• Plan and implement coverage and capacity solutions as per requirement
• Conduct Site visits for planning and optimization verification
• Track and follow up on site build
• Manage and plan using the planning tool
• Obtain approval and verification of site plans and acceptance documentation
• Provide, validate and approve solutions for customer care incidents
• Management of managed services vendor performance
• Reporting to management on network and rollout status
• Lead team on special projects to achieve required targets as set out by management
• Provide team leadership
• Motivate, lead, guide and mentor staff
• Develop and train staff
• Apply performance measures and incentives in a fair and equitable manner
• Implement safety, health and environment management and ensure a conducive working environment

Core Competencies
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Administrative Procedures; Network Planning Software; Network Performance& Management Software; WCDMA Architecture & Software Parameters; Radio Access Network Trialling Equipment & Software
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Conflict Management; Administration; Analytical; Change Management; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Report Writing Techniques
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
People Orientated; Competitive; Cost Conscious; Committed; Responsible; Customer Focus; Integrity
Certifications
Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma

Experience

• 5 Years relevant experience

Additional Information
Experience:

• Mobile network planning & optimisation experience 1 year RAN planning & optimisation experience.
• Management of network planning vendors & sub-contractors.

Special Requirements
Physical Requirements
Key Stakeholders

• Vendors
• Subcontractors
• Suppliers
• Telkom sections
• Training and development