Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

 We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

 Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you.

We are pleased to announce the vacancy for Engineer - Transmission Planning within Network Planning Engineering Function in Technology in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to Manager Transmission Engineering, the position holder will be responsible for the Management of TNP Team involved in Modeling, Planning, design, optimization and project management of reliable transport systems /networks in support of timely transmission requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Management of Modeling and planning of Transmission systems/network and respective capacity planning and analysis.
• Equipment planning and subsequent Transmission hub and BSS space management.
• IP Address Management
• IP Transit Management
• Ensure Network build with 70% occupancy and 30% growth factor.
• Project management of Transmission projects from inception of plans to Projects handover to NM and management of transmission systems/equipment suppliers.
• Ensuring equipment space and power availability for planned systems.
• Ensure PO process is followed through, goods landed in time and RFI/S issued to right departments.
• Running of transmission/transport trials, equipment/system parameter checks and evaluation and subsequent recommendations for approval and adoption of new equipment, systems and technologies into the network.
• Ensuring Due diligence in products introduction to network.
• Liaison with Implementation department during site surveys and visits to ensure timely monthly rollout in accordance to timeframes set in Roll out process.
• Approval of transmission designs and plans for required bandwidth.
• Approval of leased bandwidth capacities or Tx facilities from third parties.
• Ensure proper test gears to subject new equipment to full suite of compliance tests.
• Ensure monitoring of all network elements is achieved.
• Ensure TX team is adequately trained to perform expected duties.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Higher National Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunications 
• 5 years’ experience with 3 years specialized role in a busy telecommunications environment –Involved in installations /commissioning and planning of major telecom projects especially in the transmission field.
• Knowledge in Pathloss design tool
• Computer literate
• Analytical skills
• Attention to details
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Project management Skills

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on CLICK HERE