Specialist: Global Capacity Dev & Ops

Structural Information

Job number: 10008960

Job title: Specialist: Global Capacity Dev & Ops

Job grade: S5

Group/ BU: Openserve

Division: Openserve

Span of control: 0-5

Reports to: Senior Management

Core Description

Responsible to identify, initiate, develop, promote, procure, implement and maintain global and African submarine cable connectivity and specific related product via Telkom's infrastructure facilities. Evaluate international cable projects that may impact on Telkom's global market positioning and develop strategies for possible participation or competitive impact management strategies. Provide capital and operational budgetary support for global capacity projects. Maintain good stakeholder relations for ensuring a protected marine environment for safe operation and maintenance of submarine cables.

Job Responsibilities

Perform Global Capacity Development and Consortium Operations (70%)

Provide High Level Support
Facilitate procurement processes
Assist with implementation of quality/ productivity submarine cable systems/ network
Arrange and schedule required training courses
Plan and design awareness, program and material
Implement and contribute to Business Plan & design operational plan for environment
Ensure quality & timelines are met Drive implementation of solutions
Compile human capital plan and work force planning
Obtain required information from key role players
Ensure cable protection in marine and terrestrial environment
Evaluate & drive new cable developments and proposals
Protect and manage Telkom interests in international consortia

Build relationships with internal and external customers (10%)

Build relationships with relevant stakeholders by building and managing internal and external customer relationships

Manages people performance and development (10%)

Establish conducive work environment
Establish an enabling work environment and culture for optimum staff performance
Provide people management to the team
Arrange and schedule required training courses
Identify targets & goals for environment
Monitor and measure success
Provide appropriate training and development initiatives
Apply performance measures and incentives in a fair and equitable manner
Provide team leadership by providing targets and measures for productivity and increased revenue flow

Manages Finances (10%)

Capital & Business Cases
Opex - Consortium budgets
Revenue/ reimbursements - Telkom services

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Negotiated Agreements; Project Management; Law; Financial Management; Transmission Equipment

Functional Skills

Presentation Techniques; Planning; Analytical; Communicating; Decision Making; Strategic Thinking

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Business Leadership; Market Leadership; Organizational Leadership; Personal Leadership; Thought Leadership; Values Aligned with Telkom Values (CHART); People Orientated; Independent; Motivated; Meticulous; Inquisitive; Versatile

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