JOB DESCRIPTION

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job 

• Working closely with the MTN Executive Leadership Team and the Opco CEOs, the Executive: Group 1. Mission/ Core purpose of the Job To own and lead the transition of engineered IoT platform solutions and applications from the development environment to the operational environment through a validation, testing and implementation process. To operate and ensure a high availability of IoT platform services, by leading the development of automation scripts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Requirements 

(Education, Experience, and Competencies)

• Education: Minimum of 3-year tertiary degree in Engineering, Computer Science or In IT.
• An MBA or post graduate degree is advantageous.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in an ICT environment within the Telecoms sector, with at least 3-5 years specialisation experience in IoT operations planning and delivery.
• Deep understanding of Telemetry, Machine to Machine and Internet of Things (IoT) and in-depth knowledge of relevant platforms such as Cisco Jasper and ZSmart.
• Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise (understanding emerging markets is advantageous).
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies.

Competencies:

• Head Big Picture Focus (20)
• Conceptual Thinker Executes tactical plans to achieve strategic requirements.
• Problem Solver Has the mental agility to identify and solve relevant business challenges.
• Improvement Driver Executes and identifies opportunities for commercial innovation and continuous improvement.
• Heart – Emotionally Intelligent (30)
• Culture and Change Champion Role models practices by living the MTN values and vital behaviours for others to follow.
• Supportive People Manager Is self-aware and supports team capability development through opportunity creation for realising potential.
• Relationship Manager Builds professional networks across teams through collaboration and co-operation.
• MTNSA Sensitivity: Public Human Resources 5
• Hands – Results Focused (40)
• Results Achiever Produces sustainable business results.
• Operationally Astute Sets priorities, plans, organises and co-ordinates the work of others.

Collaboration (Formal and Informal Relationships)

Responsibility towards:

• Key customers: MTN OPCOs, Group Enterprise MNC team, Pre-Sales.
• Key suppliers: Key Technology Partners, MTN SA GICT, MTN OPCOs, Global Connect & Relevant Industry Bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS

(Education, Experience, and Competencies)

• Education: Minimum of 3-year tertiary degree in Engineering, Computer Science or In IT.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in an ICT environment within the Telecoms sector, with at least 3-5 years specialisation experience in IoT operations planning and delivery. MBA or post graduate degree is advantageous.