Specialist: Global Capacity Ops & Connec

Job title: Specialist: Global Capacity Ops & Connec

Job grade: S5

BU: Openserve

Division: Openserve

Span of control: 0-5

Reports to: Senior Management

Responsible to provide specialised support to manage, evaluate and execute purchases and leases of international submarine cable capacity andconnectivity. This includes driving the planning, recording and managing existing and ongoing utilization and revenue generating potential ofInternational Submarine Cable facilities and connectivity. Provide support and alignment to the Global Capacity strategy and provide solutionsto the Wholesale Marketing and Sales groups to ensure optimal benefits for Openserve. Plan and manage international trading (purchasing & selling)contracts of submarine cable capacity & connectivity. Perform the Submarine Cable Network Administrator (NA) functions.

Perform the Submarine Cable Network Administrator function (40%)

• Commercial records, C&MA contract interpretation and contract policing
• Establish necessary systems, processes, rules to perform the NA function
• Ensure evaluation and enhancement of all NA processes and best practices.
• Support submarine cable WG's on transmission technology, routing, assignment, interface and
• Establish and manage all aspects of the consortium transmission plans of the submarine cable networks
• Provide updated conceptual restoration plan annually for consortium approval.
• Provide optimisation of restoration trails to reduce costs to all operators
• Perform annual restoration testing exercises for restoration facilities procured
• Draft, update and maintain all applicable system procedures

Responsible for key business drivers and objectives (40%)

• Responsible to assist the Global Capacity Manager in executing the overall long-term operational strategy
• Build relationships with relevant stakeholders by building and managing internal and external customer relationships
• Co-ordinate strategic, technical and services improvements initiatives / projects in support of Global Capacity services
• Responsible for Project management and procurement of submarine cable capacity
• Perform feasibility studies and technical development - Obtain required information from key role players
• Manage, evaluate and execute purchases and leases of international submarine cable capacity and connectivity
• Plan, record and manage the existing and on-going utilization and revenue generating potential of International Submarine Cable facilities andconnectivity
• Plan, perform, contract and manage international trading (purchasing & selling) of submarine cable capacity & connectivity
• Implement and contribute to Business Plan & design operational plan for environment
• Develop presentations on the performance outputs of the Submarine Cable facilities and services.

Manages finances (20%)

• CAPEX - Spend vs Spend plan efficiencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Business Processes; Legal Procedures; Global Capacity Business; Financial Management; Planning; Processes; Problem Solving; International NetworkInfrastructure; International Protocol
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Planning; Decision Making; Problem Solving; Interpersonal; Communicating; Negotiation Techniques; Analytical
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Thought Leadership: Developing strategies/Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practicalapproaches.
Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities; Managing tasks
Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities
People Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Convincing people; Interacting with people
Personal Leadership: Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working;Values Aligned with Openserve Values

NQF 6: National Diploma/ Advanced Diploma/ Certificate

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualification in preferably Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Commerce, Science, Technology, Telecommunications
• Minimum 5 Years relevant experience in Telecommunications environment of which 3 years in a transmission environment.
• International SubmarineCable NA specific experience would be advantageous.

Special Requirements:

• High stress tolerance.

• Willing to travel (local and international)