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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

Perform specialised Data Centre upgrade projects, including power, HVAC & fire infrastructure etc., and implementation of data centre digitisation programmes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Project manage the implementation of Data Centre infrastructure upgrade projects (power, HVAC, fire, security etc.).
• Project manage the execution of new-build data centre construction projects.
• Facilitate and co-ordinate the data centre designs related to power, HVAC and fire systems via externally appointed professionally registered engineers.
• Implementation of data centre infrastructure digitisation programmes e.g. Building Management & Control Systems, Alarming platforms etc.
• Perform the role of Risk Champion for the National Technical Facilities division.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Minimum 3-year university Degree in Electrical engineering.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ Project Management experience specifically in the specialised field of Data Centre infrastructure projects (power, HVAC, fire, security etc.).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience specifically in Data Centre infrastructure designs (power, HVAC, fire, security etc.).
• Solid understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS) and alarming platforms.
• Solid understanding of data centre infrastructure and how the related Plant, Machinery and Equipment work e.g. UPSs, rectifiers, generators, CRAC units, chillers etc.
• Physical on-site Project Management experience.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• 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: 05 June 2026.

The base location for this role is Vodacom, Midrand Campus.

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 organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.