SPECIALIST: PLANT MAINTENANCE

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Role Purpose/Business Unit.
Responsible for overall site performance, maintenance and recovery  of MSC and BSC/Hub sites by  liaising with various stakeholders to ensure Network availability and resilience   Your responsibilities will include.
Plant maintenance (manage SLA’s) Proactive Maintenance (together with maintenance contractor) Scheduling Quality Assurance On-site supervision (usually after hours)  Reactive Maintenance (together with maintenance contractor or OEM/Agent) Ensure full operation of site during Plant failure Restoration of a site in case of Plant failure Quality Assurance On-site supervision Policy management and optimisation.
Vodacom Facility Maintenance Policy (VOD-IMP-PPR-) MTX Facility Policy (VGR-MAN- PRC-) Management of environmental alarms Network–Plant interface (management of network equipment deployment) Manage and improve UR (Facility Utilisation Request) process i.
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installation of network equipment  Capacity utilisation i.
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power, HVAC (aircon), space etc.
Best practice datacentre management e.
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hot/cold isle compliance, cabling methods (fibre/power), airflow management (supply/return air management)  Diesel and Energy management - improve efficient system performance via PUE KPI (Vodafone defined) Change Request Management  (Remedy) MSC and BSC (Plan, Build, Operate) Technical lead for new and/or upgrade projects that are planned and built by National Technical Facilities (NTF).
In  this regard, the RPS function includes.
Design specification sign-off Implementation oversight QA and final acceptance  Network equipment deployment within time and cost Compliance and risk management SOX,  Health and Safety, SANS Audit(ISO, SABS (GMR), and physical access management (CRM etc.) To develop and enhance tools, processes and applications that will identify and address problems and optimise performance Provide input into budget submissions to execute strategy.
Manage expenditure against budget.
Produce management reports and ensure standard documentation is completed (e.
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project documentation, tracking, audit reports)    The Ideal candidate for this role will have.
Must have technical / professional qualifications.
4 year electrical diploma or degree electrical engineering (Heavy current) and  Wireman’s Licence/Installation Electrician (3-Phase) - essential   Core competencies, knowledge and experience.
Good knowledge and experience in compliance requirements and management (e.
SOX, Audit(ISO, SABS (GMR), and physical access management (CRM) Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures (Facility maintenance policy and MTX policy) 3- 5 years experience in telecommunication datacentre environment inclusive of AC, DC, air conditioning, alarm systems, fire detection PLUS 4 yr degree electrical engineering (heavy current) AND Wireman’s Licence/Installation Electrician (3-Phase) – essential    .
Skills.
Collaboration skills Resilience with ability to work well under pressure The ability to work independently Problem solving and decision making skills  Project management skills Conflict management skills Analytical skills Time management skills Interpersonal skills, ability to interface at different levels in the organisation   We make an impact by offering.
Enticing incentive programs, competitive benefit packages, and an exclusive 13th cheque Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies   Closing date for Applications.
10 April   The base location for this role is Vodacom Umhlanga   The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.
Commitment from Vodacom Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded.
We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too.
At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.