Ops Manager: Cable Maintenance

Date: 6 Oct 2026

Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10004822

Job title:                             Ops Manager: Cable Maintenance

Job grade:                          M6

Group/ BU:                       Openserve

Division:                             Openserve

Span of control:               5-10

Reports to:                        Management

REM Functional Area:    Technical

Core Description

To manage the provision of a high quality Access Network Infrastructure to all Telkom stakeholders

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1
Implemented Conducive/Legislative Environment
SUB-OUTPUTS
Execute actions
Interpret intervention plan
Obtain commitment
Monitor results
Provide feedback
Determine actions
RANGE
TYPES:

Equipment/ Resources
Psychological environment
Team/group interventions
Leadership
Communication related interventions
Relationship building
Change management (e.g. Green areas)
OHASA
Training and Development
Efficiency Management
SHE
Physical environment
Employment Equity
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 Operational Plan
SUB-OUTPUTS
Interpret operational plan
Compile operational plan
Contract deliverables
Monitor operations
Provide feedback
RANGE
Asset Management
Efficiency
Types
Technical
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
Types
Technical
Administrative
Network infrastructure
Human Resources
Research
Efficiency Management

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Measurement Techniques; Conflict Management; Telkom Policies; Customer Needs; Products; Problem Solving
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Team Management; BPR Management; Analytical; Communicating; Organizing Techniques; Decision Making
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Business Orientated; Performance Driven; Quality Awareness; Customer Focus; Internal Locus of Control

Certifications

    Education

    NQF 4: School leaving qualification: National Certificate (Grade 12)/ National Senior Certificate/ National (vocational) Certificate and relevant modular training

    Experience

    5 Years relevant experience

    Additional Information

    Special Requirements

      Physical Requirements

        Key Stakeholders