KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Monitor the existing radio frequency network and ensure maximum availability, with minimum downtime.
- Maintain, repair and upgrade the existing radio frequency network, of high sites and repeater sites.
- In consultation with the Network Planning Personnel, identify areas where RF coverage is inadequate and commission new sites in these areas.
- Manage an effective preventative maintenance plan, pertaining specifically to the radio frequency network.
- Install, maintain, repair, and upgrade the network of telemetry field units, used to tests customers vehicles.
- Manage an effective inventory control system, relating specifically to the various components of the radio frequency network.
- Manage configuration control and engineering change procedures and documentation.
- Manage all fixed assets relating to the network and ensure that they are maintained in a serviceable condition at all times.
- Ensure that any work carried-out to the radio frequency network is completed in the most cost-effective manner.
- Liaise with internal / external customers on issues pertaining to the radio frequency network.
- Assist with new developments and modifications, pertaining to the radio frequency network.
- National Diploma, Higher National Diploma or a B-Tech Degree (Electrical Engineering - light current).
- Minimum of five years work experience, obtained within a telecommunications environment.
- Technical knowledge, relating specifically to RF systems, communication systems and antennas.
- Possess good fault finding and analytical skills.
- Possess good administrative skills.
- Be prepared to travel.
- Be computer literate (Linux, MS Windows, MS Office) and a self-starter.
- Fall Arrest certification would be advantageous.
