Specialist: Mast

**Core Description**:
Responsible for the short-, medium
- and long-term M&T network plan and rollout. Ensure that the M&T network plan addresses the needs of customers in terms of coverage, quality, and applicable technology.

**Competencies**:
**FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE**

Proficiency in GIS tools (ArcGIS, MapInfo), Radio Planning tools, System Thinking, SQL, Advanced Excel, and Mobile Technology (2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G)

**FUNCTIONAL SKILLS**

Planning; Analytical; Cost benefit analysis; Problem Solving; Project Management; Coordination ability

**FUNCTIONAL ATTITUDES**

Customer Focus; Integrity; Holistic; Performance Driven; Team Player; Cost Conscious; Committed; Responsible

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the compilation and maintenance of the national M&T master plan
- Provide high-level support for any queries, requests, and escalations regarding the M&T master plan
- Determine the current utilization of the national M&T portfolio according to technology and financial viability.
- Determine financial viability of future technology decisions and plans
- Report to management on rollout status of M&T plans
- Identify and prioritise sites for new tower rollout
- Obtain approval and verification of site plans and acceptance documentation
- Plan and implement coverage and capacity solutions as per business requirements
- Plan customer-specific solutions strategies in line with the M&T strategy
- Conduct site visits for planning
- Track and follow up on site build versus plan

**Required Certification**:
None

**Qualifications**:
Relevant 3-year Degree/ Diploma (at least NQF level 6), preferably in telecoms-related field.

**Experience**:
5 years of network planning & optimization experience. Management of network planning vendors & sub-contractors will be an advantage.

**Special Requirements**:
Willing to work outside normal working hours when required.
Valid driver's license.
Willing to travel and stay out overnight.

**Comments**: