Ops Manager: Core Network Field Ops

Date: 9 Sept 2026

Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10004826

Job title:                             Ops Manager: Core Network Field Ops

Job grade:                          M6

Group/ BU:                       Openserve

Division:                             Openserve

Span of control:               5-10

Reports to:                        Management

REM Functional Area:    Technical

Core Description

To manage/ supervise the maintenance, operational and services commissioning activities of a geographical or functional area, of the core communications network. This includes non voice and megaline services and the commissioning thereof, through planning, leadership, coordination, measurement and control, to optimally use resources to ensure that the network is functioning at acceptable standards.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1

Implemented Operational Plan
SUB-OUTPUTS
Interpret operational plan
Compile operational plan
Contract deliverables
Monitor operations
Provide feedback
RANGE
Efficiency
OUTPUT 2
Managed Performance
SUB-OUTPUTS
Set performance standards
Communicate desired outcomes
Monitor progress
Provide feedback
Implement corrective actions
RANGE
EE Plan
Sections
People
Operational plan
Finance
OUTPUT 3
Implemented Conducive/Legislative Environment
SUB-OUTPUTS
Execute actions
Interpret intervention plan
Obtain commitment
Monitor results
Provide feedback
Determine actions
RANGE
Core Network Field Operations Plan
Training and Development
Efficiency Management
SHE
Employment Equity
OUTPUT 4

Managed Resources
SUB-OUTPUTS
Obtain resources
Allocate resources
Interpret division/section's operational plan
Identify required and available resources
Implement cost effective operational systems
Manage resources
RANGE
Contractors
Tools
Equipment
Finances
Technical
Administrative
Network infrastructure
Human Resources
Research
Efficiency Management

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Communication; Telkom Procedures; Business Plan; Telkom Policies; Coaching; Customer Needs
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Conflict Management; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Performance Management; Team Leadership; Stress Tolerance
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Decisive; Open Mindedness; Customer Focus; Approachable; Proactive; Adaptability

Certifications

    Education

    Grade 12 (NQF Level 4); relevant diploma (NQF Level 6) preferred
    NQF 4: School leaving qualification: National Certificate (Grade 12)/ National Senior Certificate/ National (vocational) Certificate and relevant modular training

    Experience

    3 Years relevant experience
    OR 5 years relevant experience

    Additional Information

    Special Requirements

      Physical Requirements

        Key Stakeholders