Primary objective of the job:

The main purpose of the position is to provide effective and efficient technical support for the various nodes, to test and implement new software and hardware.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Network Elements (BSC, TRC, PCU, RBS)
A. Use trends to plan for expansion
B. Implement new and upgraded software and hardware.
C. Perform preventative maintenance
D. Perform corrective maintenance.
E. Design Implementation and change request preparation for Operations
F. The creation of network diagrams
G. Implement Office data change
H. Conduct presentation
I. To ensure that adequate capacity is available at all times across all functioning adjacent interconnects.
J. Capacity modeling and monitoring to ensure switch infrastructure supports network growth and provision of all services
K. Identify and implement Network Optimisation, extensions and enhancements
L. Engineering Support to other teams, primarily, Transmission, Marketing, NOC, IT and Customer Care.
M. Responsible for planning, design, engineering and implementation of the BSS layer of cellular network to ensure support growth of subscriber base and offered services.
N. Contribute to technical reviews and design.
O. Keep accurate records of all events and system configuration.
P. Liaise with Supplier and External Support team.
Q. Prepare DT guidelines for the Islands.
R. Provide Technical support for the Islands as required.
S. Provide standby support for the network elements.
T. Perform Backup for BSC/APG40 nodes.
U. Perform weekly checks on the power plant.
V. Keep track of spares for the BSC.

Skills Required:

A. A degree/diploma in Electrical\Electronics Engineering or Computer Science
B. 2 - 3 yrs Experience in the Telecommunication industry of which at least two in a BSS/NSS/OSS environment
C. At least 3 months experience in Statistical Analysis