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)