Manager Circuit Switch Core at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job Summary        

Assist in the design, planning and optimisation of circuit switching components of EMTS's core network, systems and platforms.

Principal Functions        

Tactical

• Provide input in translating EMTSbusiness plan and subscriber growth assumptions into requirements for the corenetwork circuit switching system.
• Review the unit/ team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvementinitiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.

Operational

• Direct the timely provisioning of thecircuit switching network capacity for all the GSM elements, features, protocols etc.
• Provide useful inputs in defining thelocations for circuit switches and other network elements
• Design, plan and dimension circuitswitching network elements to ensure optimal use and deployment of resources
• Define and direct the requirement forcapacity planning and management of services on the Prepaid and IntelligentNetwork.
• Perform technical investigations intoareas related to circuit switching network design and performance, such as newtypes of hardware, new design methodologies, impact of new technologies (GPRS, EDGE).
• Coordinate the unit's activities andensure compliance with the organisation's operating policies, controls andprocedures.
• Manage inter-functional relations toensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to teammembers and manage subordinate's performance towards the achievement of overallteam objectives.
• Perform any other duties orresponsibilities assigned by Head, Core and VAS

Educational Requirements        

• First degree from a recognised University
• Six (6) to Eight (8) years' workexperience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role

Experience,Skills & Competencies        

• Knowledge
• Business Application Knowledge
• Telecommunications TechnologyFundamentals
• Telecommunications & Mobile NetworkStandards & Specifications

Skills

• Problem Solving
• Teaming
• Communication

Behavior

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus