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Specialist: Transmission Assurance

Posting Country:  South Africa
Date Posted:  30 Jan 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodacom, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. 
 

When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1. 

The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa. 
Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2026. 

 

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

 

To perform transmission network assurance.

Your responsibilities will include:

 

  • Perform assurance on the transmission network and standby duties.
  • Assist with High Level Design and implementation of new technology
  • Conduct Special investigations on high impact network performance on cases reported internally.
  • Ensure that all faults are fixed within the relevant SLA
  • Implementation of network expansion plans required for growth such as BEP1 project
  • Liaison with Project Management, Infrastructure Build, Network Management Group FFO and Ops Support departments and external contractors.
  • Managed Network Performance
  • Provided Support and ensure quality standards on acceptance (ATP)
  • Maintain Master plan
  • To ensure NED targets are met
  • Lead junior engineers on high escalated faults and drive to resolution in conjunction with other departments

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

 

  • Matric/ Grade 12
  • 3 year Degree/ National Diploma related to engineering field of study (minimum)
  • 5 years work experience in telecoms industry specific to Transmission Network
  • CCNA/ CCNP/ HCIA/ HCIP/ NRS I/NRS II is essential

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

 

  • Good knowledge & experience in the Microwave, Fiber, Router and Synchronization technology.
  • Good understanding and experience in SDH and DWDM technologies
  • Solid knowledge of routing and transport protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS/VPLS, etc.
  • Project Management skills & MS Office knowledge
  • Team player with good people’s skills
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Analytical thinker & solution oriented, Resilient planning & implementation

We make an impact by offering:

 

  • Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
  • Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
  • Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

 

 

Closing date for Applications: 06 February 2026 

 


The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus

 

 

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

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