Position: Network Engineer

Core Function:

Overall network management, routing, bandwidth planning and maintenance for Limpopo as the leader of the Limpopo network team.

Job Description:

·         Lead the network team.

·         Develop network strategies in conjunction with senior management, and implement these strategies.

·         Needs to be able to do a full network audit and develop actions plans to improve identified weaknesses, expand the network where needed, and to maintain the networks health going forward.

·         Manage the whole network team to ensure maximum network stability and up time.

·         Bandwidth management and planning to ensure capacity for growth.

·         Logical design, drawing and documentation of networks.

·         Monitor and troubleshooting general efficiency of network proactively.

·         Needs to develop (in conjunction with LMN Manager), document and implement standards and best practices in all aspects of the network – Core, Distribution, Routing, Switching, RF, Fibre, etc.

·         Ensure training and skills transfer among network team.

·         Build and maintain strong team and interdepartmental relationships

·         Responsible to ensure good communication and working relationships between the NOC team and Technical Network teams

·         Continuous R/D and improvement of the Limpopo Network in line with Client’s national strategies and goals. Including Fibre and Wireless planning and implementation.

·         Ensure overall timeous and accurate reporting.

·         Build and maintain excellent client relationships.

·         Adhere to policies and procedures.

·         Perform adhoc duties when reasonably requested from time to time.

·         Continually develop both personally and professionally.

Competencies:

·         Ability to work independently

·         Customer service skills

·         Ability to work quickly and under pressure

·         Problem-solving skills

·         Time management skills

·         Communication skills (written and verbal)