Tech Officer: Network Field Operations

Date: 26 Nov 2024

Location: Sandton, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10011059

Job title:                             Tech Officer: Network Field Operations

Job grade:                          OP1

Group/ BU:                       Openserve

Division:                             Openserve

Span of control:               0

Reports to:                        Management

REM Functional Area:    Technical

Core Description

To install/ recover/ repair/ maintain telephone equipment/ services/ cables/ wireless/ fibre technology and related products to satisfy customer needs.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1
Co-ordinated Resources
SUB-OUTPUTS
Determine and analyse objectives Determine resource requirements
Identify available resources

Secure required resources
RANGE
Monetary
Mechanical aids

Storage and Packaging Material
OUTPUT 2
Maintained Resources
SUB-OUTPUTS
Inspect resources
Replace and secure resources
Comply to yard rules
Update records
Determine resource requirement
Maintain tool list
Check and clean tools / equipment
Replace faulty tools / equipment
RANGE
Equipment
Vehicles

Tools
Material
Yards
Test/safety equipment
Standard Tool Kit
Specialized Tools Accommodation
OUTPUT 3
Processed Documentation
SUB-OUTPUTS
Obtain/receive documentation
Update/verify completed documentation
Submit documentation
File documentation
RANGE
Commissioning/de-commissioning report
Quality/SHE/Productivity forms
Inspection forms / Tools / Vehicles
Damage/accidents reports
TBI reports
Loss control forms
Overtime
Request for material
Recoveries
Electronic Documentation
Compliance
Key and Control forms
Vehicle Logsheets
Daily worklog
IE 195
Power records
OUTPUT 4
Performed Network Inspections
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive/ identify need
Obtain documentation
Execute inspection
Liaise with customers/contractors
Provide feedback to role players
RANGE
Access network
Bush cutting
Quality (360)
New Works
Acceptance Testing Cables identifying faulty cables


OUTPUT 5
Repaired/ Maintained Cable Network

SUB-OUTPUTS
Do quality (360) & Photo quality
Receive and interpret instruction and / or authorisation
Request and / or obtain material
Prepare / secure work area
Diagnose and localise fault and/ or task
Apply / adhere to SHE procedures
Complete task and / or repair fault
Update cable records
Rehabilitate work area
RANGE
Overhead distribution
Street distribution cabinet
Outdoor distribution points
Indoor distribution points
Cable, Underground / 4 pair UG MDF (Unmanned exchanges)

OUTPUT 6
Installed or Recovered Equipment and Systems
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive and analyse request for installation or recovery
Obtain installation and recovery details
Perform pre-installation test on the Access Network


Install/ Recover equipment/systems Commission equipment/systems
Perform functional test
Handle keys / loose coins / Containers
Communicate with customer
Obtain installation clearance
Liaise with key role players
Clear work area
Restore working area/walls/floors
Inspect vehicle
Obtain material
Plan daily routine
Apply/ adhere to Safety Regulations and Standards
RANGE
All Payphone Equipment and Accessories
Ad hoc projects
Customer services

Loop extenders and amplifiers
Pair gain systems
Business Systems
ISDN (Basic Rate)
Value added products
TDMA
Pre Paid
SOR Systems
DECT / DRMASS / CT2ADSL
Wi-Max
WCDMA
EMGW
TM (Telkom Mobile)
UMC
Party line systems
Terrestrial line/phone
Cabling / Indoor / Outdoor/FLLA
 

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
ADSL; Broadband Technologies; EMGW; Equipment; Installation/ Maintenance Procedures; Legislative Technical Environment Terminology; Network Infrastructure; Policies and Procedures; Products; Safety Regulation and Standards; Telkom Mobile Test Equipment; WCDMA; Wi-max; Wireless Technology; CLICK compliance, MiMix Vehicle Compliance
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Communicating; Computer Literacy; Hand/ Eye/ Ear Coordination; Marketing Techniques; Planning; Problem Solving
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Accountability; Accurate; Confident; Continuous Performance Improvement; Conscientious; Customer orientated; Diligence; Honesty; Initiative; Proactive; Respect; Responsible; Tactful; Teamwork; Trustworthy

Certifications

    Education

    • NQF 4: Grade 12 and relevant modular training
    • OR NQF 3: Grade 10 (Int) and relevant modular training

    Experience

    • 1 year experience

    Additional Information

    Outputs (continued):

    OUTPUT 7
    Repaired / Maintained Equipment/ Systems
    SUB-OUTPUTS
    Receive and analyse fault/ maintenance information
    Diagnose / localise fault
    Apply/ adhere to required SHE procedures

    Repair or refer fault
    Perform routine maintenance
    Modify / upgrade
    Conduct functionality tests
    Inspect and Clean all Sub Assemblies
    Perform manual test report
    Recover / return faulty component
    Handle keys / loose coins / Containers
    Complete documentation
    Repair / replace lock

    Clear fault on system
    Liaise with key role players
    Clear working area
    Restore working area/walls/floors
    Communicate with customer
     
    Inspect vehicle
    Obtain material
    Plan daily routine
    RANGE
    All Payphone Equipment and Accessories
    Ad hoc projects
    Customer service
    Pair gain systems
    Business Systems
    ISDN (Basic Rate)
    Value added products
    Pre Paid
    SOR Systems
    TDMA
    DECT
    Party line systems
    Loop extenders and amplifiers
    Terrestrial line/phone
    Cabling / Indoor / Outdoor
    ADSL
    Wi-Max
    WCDMA
    EMGW
    TM (Telkom Mobile)
    UMC
    FLLA
    OUTPUT 8
    Established and Maintained Customer Relations/Liaison/Queries
    SUB-OUTPUTS
    Receive and analyse request from role players
    Determine key role player
    Obtain information
    Establish professional relationship
    Maintain professional relationship
    Receive enquiry Analyse enquiry
    Prioritize enquiry
    Process customer enquiry
    Channel to relevant section
    Advise customer on progress of complaint / query
    Follow up with comments
    Provide feedback
    RANGE
    All Telkom products and accessories
    All contracts with customers
    OUTPUT 9
    Dismantled/ Recovered Equipment
    SUB-OUTPUTS
    Receive serial numbers
    Inspect vehicle
    Liaise with key role players
    Plan the dismantlement/recovered activities
    Dismantle equipment
    Inform customer
    Obtain dismantlement clearance
    Complete documentation
    RANGE
    Equipment
    Wi-Max Types:
    ISDN Equipment
    Pair Gain Systems
    Payphone Equipment
    Private Phones
    Anti Line Tapping Devices
    Radio Links
    Telephone Instruments 
    Keys & Containers
    EMGW 
    FLLA

    Experience:

    • 12 Months relevant experience in the Network Field Operations.

    Special Requirements

    • Valid Drivers license
    • Prepared to travel
    • Ability to travel and stay out overnight
    • Ability to work outside of normal working hours

    Physical Requirements

    • Colour Vision
    • Work at Heights
    • Work in Confined Spaces

    Key Stakeholders