Manager - Data Centre M & E, at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job Summary       
Manage all network operations and maintenance activities of the data centre, including capacity monitoring and supervision of all network element installations.
       
Principal Functions       

• Ensure AC power and cooling availability target of 99.8% in Data Centres/MGW sites
• Ensure DC power and cooling availability target of 100% in Data Centres/MGW sites
• Ensure strict control and compliance to Data Centers and MGW sites Access procedures
• Ensure strict compliance of change request execution, oversee all routine andcorrective maintenance for power and cooling systems, spare parts managementand inventory, space management, equipment records and performance data.
• Ensure all operation/implementation activities in the Data Centres are executed in a professional manner and in compliance with the approved change request and access procedures.
• Monitor and control network element capacity utilization and always ensure that utilization level does not exceed industry standard.
• Prepare reports on capacity constraints to the relevant units for possible equipment upgrade.
• Support the network quality assurance team in regular monitoring, tracking and reporting of discrepancies in network elements and reporting same to the relevant stake holders.
• Keep an updated list and layout of all nodes installed in the data centre indicating clearly their details/specifications, near and far end connectivity
• Ensure all installed equipment in the data centre is maintained in accordance with the outlined maintenance schedules and procedures and keep comprehensive maintenance history of all equipment.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with switch implementation vendors as well as coordinate maintenance activities between the vendors and internal stakeholders in terms of planning, scheduling and database management.
• Ensure compliance with the organization's quality policy on all core network O&M and identify areas where the quality policy needs improvement for escalation to the quality assurance unit for appropriate action.
• Any other duty that will be assigned to you by your line manager     

Educational Requirements       

• First degree in Engineering or a related field     

Experience, Skills & Competencies       

• Six (6) to Eight (8) years work experiencewith at least three (3) in a supervisory role.
• Electrical andMechanical Systems Maintenance & Repair
• Network Equipment Installation
• Accountability
• Teaming
• Problem Solving
• Delegation/Supervisory
• Passion forExcellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus