Job Description

Structural Information
Job number: 10008160
Job title: Specialist: Network & Business Models
Job grade: S5
Group/ BU: Openserve
Division: Openserve
Span of control: 0-5
Reports to: Senior Management
Core Description
Develop network and business models for various customers within Openserve. This will include analysing and discussing customer requirements, designing suitable conceptual and detail models, gathering, processing and maintaining data/ information to populate the models, and interpreting the results meaningfully. The job contains both technical and financial elements. Maintaining a technical awareness of the latest telecommunication developments to meaningfully model systems is an important requirement.
Job Responsibilities

• Develop/ test, validate, maintain and present the following models: Network models, Technology models, Business models, Revenue models, Traffic models
• Populate models, estimate model variables, test/ validate and update variables
• Compile various reports: Traffic models, Business models, Revenue models, Software applications and Technology models
• Process and investigate queries and provide feedback to requestor
• Provide alternative recommendations for requests regarding: Technology, Network, Business, Revenue, Traffic, Software applications and Statistics
• Establish and maintain relationships via the following media: Workshops, Conferences, Forums and Special interest groups

Core Competencies
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Computer Software; Research; Telecommunication Network; Quantitative Management; Engineering Economics; Communication Network; Statistical Analysis; Spatial Data Analysis; Analytical; Modelling Techniques; Computer Programming; Strategic Network and Business models; Conceptual and detail models; Telecommunication modelling; Decision Making; Communicating
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Thought Leadership: Developing strategies/ Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical approaches; Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities; Managing tasks; Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; People
Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Convincing people; Interacting with people
Personal Leadership: Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working
Business Orientated; Conscientious; Innovative; Studious; Dedicated Flexible/ Adaptable
Certifications
Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in Engineering
• NQF 8: Honours Degree

Experience

• 7 years experience, of which at least 2 years on supervisory level
• OR 5 years relevant experience

Additional Information
Qualifications and Experience:

• ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) registration for Engineers and Technologists is preferable.
• B Tech/ M Dip Tech/ B.Eng/ B.Sc Hons. (NQF level 8).
• Experience in a Telecommunications Network environment.

Special Requirements
Physical Requirements
Key Stakeholders

• Openserve Internal
• External customers/contractors

Skills Required