Job Description

Role purpose:

Maintain Antenna Systems, Quality Compliance and Safety.

Your responsibilities will include:

Ensure site compliance with Vodacom standards for RF antenna installations, rigging and maintenance.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to RF antennas, feeders, connections, fibre, and associated equipment.
Tower Climbing and Rigging: Climb communication towers. Conduct site audits. Ensure rigging tasks, including mounting antennas, securing cables, and grounding systems are installed correctly.
Support Radio Planning engineers by completing antenna azimuth and tilt angles changes on request.
Conduct site audits and ensure database records of antenna installations are accurate.
Use specialized tools and equipment to align antennas accurately.
Safety Compliance: Prioritize safety in all aspects of the work. Adhere to safety regulations, for tower climbing and rigging, and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize risks and hazards.
Conduct drive/walk tests and customer visits.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Technical / Professional Qualifications:

Matric Certificate
Telecommunications (GSM & UTRAN) courses essential
2 - 3 years relevant GSM, Radio Maintenance experience
Valid Driver's Licence
Industry-recognized certifications related to tower climbing, rigging, and safety

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

Computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
2GSM Knowledge GSM, UMTS & LTE knowledge, Network components
Using Safety Equipment PPE, Climbing Gear, Alignment Tools
Statistical tools, Sonar, Atoll
Not have a fear of heights.

Closing date for Applications: 19 August 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.

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of peoplexe2x80x99s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

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