{"id":16196,"date":"2025-08-12T12:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T12:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/ops-specialist-solution-architecture-service-rep-business-commercial-manager-mobile-build\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T00:25:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T00:25:14","slug":"ops-specialist-solution-architecture-service-rep-business-commercial-manager-mobile-build","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=16196","title":{"rendered":"Ops Specialist: Solution Architecture \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Service Rep: Business Commercial \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Manager: Mobile Build \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Ops Specialist: Sales Support \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Snr Specialist: Product &amp; Brand Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Core Description<\/p>\n<p>\tResponsible for the Technical Architecture related to the Mobile\/ FMC Core Network, VAS and Online Rating and Charging environments.<br \/>\n\tFormulating a Solution Architecture for conceptualised Products and Services.<br \/>\n\tAn excellent understanding of the Technical Architecture is required. Technology Strategy and Research will form part of this portfolio.<br \/>\n\tProviding Technical support\/ consultancy to relevant Business Units. Involvement in the tender process.<\/p>\n<p>Job Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>OUTPUT 1<\/p>\n<p>\tResearched, Assessed and Selected Technologies<\/p>\n<p>SUB-OUTPUTS<\/p>\n<p>\tPerform technology scan<br \/>\n\tCompile reports<br \/>\n\tCompile technology strategies and policies, and present these<br \/>\n\tObtain approval (feedback and follow-up)<br \/>\n\tMonitor implementation<\/p>\n<p>RANGE<\/p>\n<p>\tSwitching and protocol technologies<br \/>\n\tRouting<br \/>\n\tService platforms<br \/>\n\tNetwork management<br \/>\n\tApplications and services<\/p>\n<p>OUTPUT 2<\/p>\n<p>\tPerformed Sourcing Activities<\/p>\n<p>SUB-OUTPUTS<\/p>\n<p>\tPrepare technical specifications<br \/>\n\tUpdate technical specification<br \/>\n\tAttend sourcing committee meetings<br \/>\n\tAssure integration by means of complete specification in documents<br \/>\n\tCompile and issue request for information (RFI)<br \/>\n\tEvaluate RFI<\/p>\n<p>RANGE<\/p>\n<p>\tService platforms<br \/>\n\tSwitching<br \/>\n\tRouting<br \/>\n\tNetwork management<br \/>\n\tApplications And Services<\/p>\n<p>OUTPUT 3<\/p>\n<p>\tCompiled Technical Service Description<\/p>\n<p>SUB-OUTPUTS<\/p>\n<p>\tPerform technical assessment<br \/>\n\tDefine the technical means for implementing the service in Telkom&#8217;s network<br \/>\n\tProvide due dates for the implementation of service<br \/>\n\tProvide an understanding of the network limitations<br \/>\n\tProvide technical input for the specification and development of service<br \/>\n\tProvide the detailed and accurate costs of implementing the service<br \/>\n\tCo-ordinate input from SME&#8217;s<br \/>\n\tEnsure description of IFs, CDRs, functionality, provisioning and NM is done completely to ensure smooth project realisation<\/p>\n<p>RANGE<\/p>\n<p>\tAll Telkom&#8217;s Products and Services<\/p>\n<p>OUTPUT 4<\/p>\n<p>\tProvided Consultation<\/p>\n<p>SUB-OUTPUTS<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure that technical understanding is in line with products team and other stakeholders<br \/>\n\tFormulate and present possible solutions<br \/>\n\tCompile and distribute reports\/ documentation<br \/>\n\tProvide feedback<\/p>\n<p>RANGE<\/p>\n<p>\tTechnical<br \/>\n\tTrouble shooting<br \/>\n\tMinor modifications<br \/>\n\tMinor software patches<\/p>\n<p>OUTPUT 5<\/p>\n<p>\tEvaluated Technology\/ Service Application<\/p>\n<p>SUB-OUTPUTS<\/p>\n<p>\tConsult with the group responsible for evaluation\/ proof of concept<br \/>\n\tProvide input wrt required test cases that influence the business<br \/>\n\tprocess (typically billing and administration)<\/p>\n<p>RANGE<\/p>\n<p>\tAll solution components as defined by CET<\/p>\n<p>OUTPUT 6<\/p>\n<p>\tConducted NGN-related Research<\/p>\n<p>SUB-OUTPUTS<\/p>\n<p>\tGather information<br \/>\n\tProvide feedback<br \/>\n\tSubmit to relevant role players<br \/>\n\tConduct research<br \/>\n\tDetermine nature of research objectives<br \/>\n\tPrioritise objectives<br \/>\n\tConsult with role players \/ client<br \/>\n\tCompile research report<\/p>\n<p>RANGE<\/p>\n<p>\tNew \/ existing \/ obsolete technologies<\/p>\n<p>Core Competencies<\/p>\n<p>FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE<\/p>\n<p>\tFixed and Mobile Telephone Network; 3GPP Standards and Architecture; Interface (SS7\/ SIGTRAN, CAP, MAP, etc.); Technical; Suppliers; Technology; Communication Systems; Communication Technology; IP Networks<\/p>\n<p>FUNCTIONAL SKILLS<\/p>\n<p>\tTechnical Documentation Interpretation; Conflict Management; Consultation Techniques; Evaluating Techniques; Research Techniques; Analytical; Problem Solving; Cross Functional Teamwork; Technical Writing Techniques; Continuous Improvement; Conceptual Ability; Systems Engineering<\/p>\n<p>Certifications<\/p>\n<p>Education<\/p>\n<p>\tNQF 6: 3 year Diploma\/ National Diploma in Engineering or Telecommunication<\/p>\n<p>Experience<\/p>\n<p>\t3 Years relevant experience<\/p>\n<p>Additional Information<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications and Experience:<\/p>\n<p>\tB.Tech Electrical or B.Eng. Electrical\/ Electronic degree or a Technical qualification in Telecommunications.<br \/>\n\tExperience preferably in IT\/ Solution Architecture environment.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.telkom.co.za ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Telkom","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.telkom.co.za","_company_tagline":"Telkom SA SOC Limited is a South African wireline and wireless telecommunications provider, operating in more than 38 countries across the African continent. 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