Job number: 10006900
Job title: Ops Specialist: Radio Site Engineering
Job grade: S6
Group/ BU: Generic
Division: Generic
Span of control: 0
Reports to: Management
REM Functional Area: Technical
Core Description
Responsible for the coordination, inspection, audit and administration of all work related/ delegated activities at Openserves radio sites, i.e. co-user site sharing application assessments, regulatory radio site audits and radio site engineering compliance. The incumbent is also responsible for feedback reports and escalation of issues within the work environment, as well as for the updating/ verification of audited regional information on Openserves radio system, i.e RAMS.
Job Responsibilities
OUTPUT 1
Provided Technical Support
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive request from customer
Determine the nature of the query or request
Identify resources required to handle request or query
Route the query/ request to applicable resource
Provide appropriate support
Monitor progress against committed dates
Feedback to customer
RANGE
Radio Site Engineering (RSE)
Radio regulations
Radio / Spectrum related legislation
Non-ionised radiation
OUTPUT 2
Compiled Reports/ Documentation
SUB-OUTPUTS
Collate relevant information
Analyse information
Compile report
Distribute to relevant role players
Updated internal database
Perform Information Management
RANGE
Radio Site Engineering (RSE)
Radio Frequency Spectrum Management
Non-ionised radiation
Regulatory Audits
Co-user Site Sharing Applications
Interference Investigations
OUTPUT 3
Managed Radio Regulations
SUB-OUTPUTS
Participate in Radio Regulations developments
Manage Openserves participation in Radio Regulations developments
Develop and maintain Openserve Radio Regulations
Manage development and maintenance of Openserves Radio Regulations
Participate in standards development
Enforce radio regulations
Monitor enforcement of Radio Regulations
Monitor adherence to Radio Regulations
Monitor adherence to relevant policies
Investigate illegal wireless users
Manage investigations into illegal users / systems
Perform regulatory audits
Ensure Openserves radio sites regulatory and statutory compliance
Assist in the processing of internal external license applications
Ensure that RAMS meets data regulatory requirements
Develop documentation
Manage development of documentation
Provide support to Telkom's regulatory/ legal division
Participate in ITU Radio Regulatory forums
Manage participation in ITU Radio regulatory forums
Perform Information Management
RANGE
Radio Regulations
Telkom Radio Regulations
Telkom Radio/Antennae Equipment
Co-User Radio/Antenna Equipment
Non-ionising Radiation
ICASA
Wireless Technologies
OUTPUT 4
Managed Radio Site Engineering (RSE)
SUB-OUTPUTS
Manage relevant projects
Verify and update data on RAMS
Monitor & participate in RSE developments
Develop relevant documentation
Provide customer support
Perform Information Management
RANGE
Procedure and Processes
Wireless sites
Maritime sites
Customer premises equipment
Third party radio sites
Telecommunication systems
Other Telecommunications operators
Intranet web pages
OUTPUT 5
Managed Miscellaneous Resources
SUB-OUTPUTS
Maintain and upgrade resources
Apply team objectives
Manage existing resources
Maintain an inventory of Resources
Manage repairs to resources
Perform utilization analysis
Determine new resources requirements
Motivate for new resources
Manage the procurement of new resources
Monitor usage and expenditure
RANGE
Test Equipment
Vehicles
Test tools
Climbing Kit
Relevant ancillary equipment
Wireless Technologies
Terrestrial systems
Core Competencies
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Occupational Health and Safety Act; Policies and Procedures; Radio Site Management and Engineering; Non-ionizing Radiation Principles; Radio Frequency Engineering; Radio Technology; Radio Engineering; Regulatory Policies; Testing; Procedures; Radio Regulations; Planning tools; RAMS
Functional Skills
Measurement Techniques; Interpersonal; Communicating; Computer Applications; SQL; Microsoft Office Suite; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Analysis; Planning tools; RAMS
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Internal Locus of Control; Decisive; Initiative; Customer Focus; Supportive; Performance Driven; Integrity; Team Player
Certifications
Education
- NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma
- OR NQF 4: Grade 12
- 3 Years relevant experience
- OR 5 years relevant experience
Qualification:
Qualification preferably in Electrical Engineering
Special Requirements
- Valid Drivers license
- Prepared to travel
- Ability to work overtime
- Work at Heights
- Internal/ External customers
- 3Rd Party Contractors
- ICASA
- Telkom Regulatory
- Mast Owners
