Ops Specialist: Submarine Cable Ops & Ma

Structural Information

Job number:                     10007202

Job title:                             Ops Specialist: Submarine Cable Ops & Ma

Job grade:                          S6

Group/ BU:                       Openserve

Division:                             Openserve

Span of control:               0

Reports to:                        Management

REM Functional Area:    Technical

Core Description

To operate and maintain the installed submarine cable systems according to International standards.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1
Developed Staff/ Customers
SUB-OUTPUTS
Determine development request / needs and analyze
Compile development material
Provide development
Evaluate development
Provide feedback to role players
RANGE
Operational staff

OUTPUT 2
Coordinated Repairs And Corrective Maintenance
SUB-OUTPUTS
Gather information in event of failure
Recommend course of action and convey information
Set up local or international repair team
Implement relevant plan
Implement agreed power safety regulations
Notify and obtain permission from authorities
Effect cable repair or provide assistance to cable repair ship
Conduct continuous cable integrity testing
Confirm succesful repair of system
Prepare and distribute detailed report
Analyse events and decide on future proactive actions
RANGE
SAT-3
SAFE
All Cable Stations & Cable Depot
AC And DC Power Plant
Standby Power Plant
Engineering Order Wires
SAT-2 Catastrophe Spare Power Feed Equipment
National Network Transmission PDH And SDH Equipment
Digital Cross-Connect
ADM's SAT 2
OUTPUT 3
Implemented Submarine Cable Protection And Awareness
SUB-OUTPUTS
Determine need for submarine cable awareness
Gather relevant information
Plan and design awareness, program and material
Implement awareness programme
Prepare report and circulate
Assess success of awareness programme
RANGE
International cable protection committee
Video surveys
Submarine cable awareness charts
Promotional Items
Exhibitions
Organized groups
Media publications
OUTPUT 4
Maintained Equipment/ Systems/ Performed Routines
SUB-OUTPUTS
Monitor equipment/system performance
Determine maintenance/ TBI activities
Execute maintenance/ TBI activities
Complete relevant administration
Provide report back/ recommendations
Replace and/ or service resources
Provide assistance on request
Update records
RANGE
Types
SAT-3 & SAFE
SAT 2
All Cable Stations & Cable Depot
Standby Power Plant
AC And DC Power Plant
Engineering Order Wires
SAT-2 Catastrophe Spare Power Feed Equipment
National Network Transmission PDH And SDH Equipment
Digital Cross-Connect ADM's
OUTPUT 5
Provided Support
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive and analyze request
Determine nature of support to be provided
Identify requirements and source spares
Execute support actions/ Escalate
Provide feedback and update records
RANGE
Wireless Technologies
Non-Voice Services/Equipment
Access Technologies
Distribution Frames
CPE Equipment
Types
Inclusive Of Other Cable Stations
SAT-3 & SAFE
SAT 2
All Cable Stations & Cable Depot
Standby Power Plant
AC And DC Power Plant
Engineering Order Wires
SAT-2 Catastrophe Spare Power Feed Equipment
National Network Transmission PDH And SDH Equipment
Digital Cross-Connect
Types
ADM's
OUTPUT 6
Conducted Special Investigations
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive and analyse request
Determine nature of investigation
Execute investigation
Provide feedback, and update
Implement/ Suggest Solutions
Escalate
RANGE
Types
SAT-3 & SAFE
SAT 2
All Cable Stations & Cable Depot
Standby Power Plant
AC And DC Power Plant
Engineering Order Wires
SAT-2 Catastrophe Spare Power Feed Equipment
National Network Transmission PDH And SDH Equipment
Digital Cross-Connect
ADM's

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
DC Equipment; SAT-2/SAT-3/SAFE Submarine Cable System; Digital Transmission; Test Equipment; Global Communication Network; SAT-2/SAT3/SAFE Submarine Cable Jointing
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Communicating; Computer Applications; Organizing Techniques; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Analytical
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Customer Focus; Dedicated; Accurate; Punctual
 

Certifications

Education

Experience

Additional Information

Outputs (continued)
OUTPUT 7
Restored Services/ Traffic
SUB-OUTPUTS
Plan actions
Transfer traffic onto alternative paths
Re-configure system if required
Provide restoration to other cables
Normalise after completion of repairs
Coordinate amongst cable stations covering typical failure scenarios
Submit report
RANGE
SAT-3
SAFE
SAT 2
All Cable Stations
Standby power plant
AC and DC Power Plant
Engineering Order Wires
SAT-2 Catastrophe Spare Power Feed Equipment
National Network Transmission PDH and SDH Equipment
Digital Cross-Connect 
ADM's
International SAT-2 & SAT-3/SAFE traffic to/from South Africa
Traffic transitting on submarine systems, managed by Telkom and National
SAT-2 & SAT-3/SAFE traffic

OUTPUT 8
Maintained Network Configuration
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive activation/ deactivation requests
Activate new circuits
Create new paths
Update changes in network topology (upgrades, etc)
Update changes in protection schemes (ring, path switching), etc.
Activate, deactivate and change names of circuits
Perform ring switch on SAFE cable for 10Gb upgrade
RANGE
SAT-3
SAFE
All Cable Stations
SAT 2
Standby power plant
AC and DC Power Plant
Engineering Order Wires
SAT-2 Catastrophe Spare Power Feed Equipment
National Network Transmission PDH and SDH Equipment
Digital Cross-Connect ADM's
OUTPUT 9
Conducted Quality Assurance
SUB-OUTPUTS
Monitor and assess traffic quality Receive and analyse request
Determine nature of investigation
Execute investigation
Provide feedback
Review processes and procedures regularly  and identify possible improvements
Analyse all equipment and data logged on management systems and test equipment
RANGE
SAT-3
SAFE
SAT 2
All Cable Stations
Standby power plant
AC and DC Power Plant
Engineering Order Wires
SAT-2 Catastrophe Spare Power Feed Equipment
National Network Transmission PDH and SDH Equipment
Digital Cross-Connect ADM's
OUTPUT 10
Implemented Telkom's OHS Incident Prevention Plan
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive and analyse request
Adhere to customized Health and Safety Implementation  plan
Conduct and perform work in a healthy and safe manner
Wear and use prescribed protective equipment
Report hazardous conditions immediately
Report any job-related injury or illness promptly
Participate and attend all arranged Health and Safety Awareness programs
Operate and use Telkom vehicles in a safe manner
Conduct assigned tasks as stipulated or assigned within the framework of the Telkom Health and Safety Incident Prevention Plan
RANGE
Documented PDMS contracts
Knowledge Review Documentation
Inspection Reports
Tool, Vehicle and Environment Inspection Records
Job Observation Documentation
Incident Investigation Documentation
Personal Protective Equipment Records
Health and Safety Reports
Absenteeism Records
Vehicle accident reports and records

Special Requirements:

• Ability to speak foreign languages (French, Spanish, Portuguese) is an advantage. 

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

Key Stakeholders