Job Description

Engineering Technician: Telecoms (Transmission)

Operating Division:Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) Employee Group:Permanent Department:TR-COR-WES-TEL-Telecoms Transmission-WOR Location:Worcester Reporting To:Technical Manager Grade:G Reference:req6087

The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, installation, repair of all telecommunications equipment and infrastructure used by Transnet, i.e. fibre optic networks and associated equipment, copper cable networks and associated equipment, etc. The incumbent will lead a telecommunications team at his/her respective depot and report to the Technical Manager.

Position Outputs

1. Conduct scheduled routine preventative maintenance on all telecommunications networks and peripheral equipment as per MICA and/or SLA
2. Conduct remedial maintenance as identified and required on all telecommunications networks and peripheral equipment including analysing fault patterns and trends.
3. Restore and effect repairs on all reported faulty telecommunication networks and peripheral equipment.
4. Install and upgrade telecommunications infrastructure to comply with the required technical standards.
5. Supervise team and conduct regular meetings to ensure effective use of the resources and safe working procedures.
6. Proactively supervise Transnet risk program in accordance with Transnet’s Safety policies and standards.
7. Complete reports, i.e MICA, maintenance, technical, vehicle, overtime, fault and open notification, to monitor, control and complete administration processes of above tasks.
8. Ensure ILP (Individual Learning Plan) and IDP (Individual Development Plan) for subordinates is identified, scheduled and executed.
9. Ensure self-development plans (ILP/IDP) are effected as well as proactively keeping abreast of new telecommunications technologies.
10. Maintain and complete all necessary documentation i.e. site files and records, safety documentation, work recording documentation, MICA, maintenance, technical, vehicle, overtime, fault and open notification, to monitor
11. Communicate all actions regularly with the Technical Manager

Qualifications and Experience

• T3/T4 qualification/National Diploma (electronics) or exempted according to letter SM (3). 22/22 dated 28 December 1990 ▪ Registrable with ECSA will be an added advantage. ▪ 2 years’ experience in Telecommunication Transmission, this is over and above the training period. ▪ Be in possession of a valid (Code EB) driver’s licence. ▪ C-Green certification is an added advantage ▪ Fall protection & Fall Arrest ▪ First Aid (level 2)

Competencies

Skills: ▪ Communication ▪ Supervision skills ▪ Negotiation skills ▪ Conflict handling ▪ Problem solving Knowledge: ▪ Telecommunication systems, fibre optic networks and peripherals, etc. ▪ Electronics ▪ Computer literacy ▪ Use of Telecommunications Test Equipment and tools ▪ Safety standards and practices applied by Transnet Attitudes: ▪ Safety Orientation ▪ Team orientation ▪ Decisive ▪ Customer orientation ▪ Service orientation ▪ Results orientated ▪ Cost consciousness ▪ Attention to detail ▪ Accountability ▪ Work independently ▪ Self confidence ▪ Self-driven ▪ Precise ▪ Quality assurance ▪ Work extended/ irregular hours Competencies: ▪ Competent to drive a light vehicle safely ▪ Safety conscious ▪ Be prepared and able to perform standby duties and work extended hours ▪ Be prepared to travel ▪ Be prepared to undergo relevant training ▪ Have physical ability to work at heights

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

Disclaimer

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