Specialist: Core Data Networks

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Vodafone Full time

**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 2025.

**Role Purpose/Business Unit**:

- Perform Capacity Forecasting and Planning for Core IP/MPLS Transport Network and Supporting Transmission Network.
- Perform architecture and strategy planning for Physical Tap and Aggregation infrastructure
- Strategy & Architecture design for Cloud Computing Applications supported by Core Transport Network

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Design, document and implement new network designs and solutions for stakeholder products and services requiring integration to Core Data Network according to Industry best practice
- Evaluation of new technologies ( IP/MPLS Traffic Engineering, SDN, IPv6 etc) with specification for local implementation
- Continuous evaluation of system design and performance management solutions for Core Transport Network
- Provide capacity and strategy input into Data Networks Planning team for Provider and Provider Edge Routing Network, Internet Gateway Routers and CPE Layer 2 Switches
- Provide high level support and guidance to a team of IP Operations Specialists
- Interface with Contractors and other divisions in Vodacom to overcome / solve data-related problems

**Core competencies, knowledge, and experience**:

- IP/MPLS, QoS, Software Defined Networking \ Software Development, OSI Layers, Cloud Computing in MNOs, Probing Systems and Applications.
- Ethernet and Packet based technologies
- Network Management
- Matric essential
- 3 Year Degree Electrical/ Computer Engineering Engineering Degree preferred
- Cisco and/or Nokia IP Networks Certifications
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience essential in:

- IP Networking in a large Mobile Operator
- Capacity Planning, forecasting and reporting
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Working across multiple teams
- Presentation skills

**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**:26 August 2025**

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.

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