Graduate in Training – Telecommunication/Network Engineer
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Skills and Competencies Required:
N/A
Leadership
Team player
Behavioral
Integrity
Professionalism
Customer focused
Knowledge
Telecommunications and communication network fundamentals
Radio frequency (RF) and wireless communication, including basic antenna, propagation and link-budget concepts
4G/LTE and basic 5G network concepts, and Wi-Fi network architecture
TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs and basic network security
Network performance measures, including throughput, latency, jitter, packet loss and availability
IoT communication systems, sensors and gateways
Network monitoring and management concepts
Knowledge of Eskom's policies and procedures will be an advantage
Skills
Good verbal and written communication skil
Technical report writing and accurate record keeping
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Data analysis using Excel (Python will be an advantage)
Use of network test and measurement tools will be an advantage
Attributes
Politeness
Promptness
Energetic
Self-starter
Assertive
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent will be afforded institutionalised and on job training.
Assist with site surveys and coverage meausurements (walk tests) or voice, data and loT connectivity at power stations
Analyse network test data and help prepare coverage maps and technical reports.
Assist in reviewing network designs, tecchnical specifations and contractor documentation.
Particapate in and witness factory and site acceptance testing and commissioning of communication network
Monitior network perfomance and availability through network management systems, and log and follow up faults.
Support pilots of loT and condition-monitoring devices.
Maintain technical records, including as built drawings, asset registers, configuration and test records.
Assist in applying cybesecurity and network segregation requirements.
Comply with Eskom safety rules, the Life-saving Rules and the Plant Safety Regulations at all times.
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
Fully Completed Bachelor'sDegree in one of the following, or a closely related field;
Telecommunications Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Electrical Engineering, preferably Light Current / Electronics elecommunications
Computer Engineering
Computer Communication and Networking
Information and Communication Technology with a strong networking or telecommunications focus
An industry certification such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network or Huawei HCIA (Routing and Switching, LTE or 5G) will be an advantage
Minimum Requirements
Must be a South African Citizen
Willing to travel and to work at power station sites, and medically fit for an industrial environment.
Related Minimum Experience:
No Experience required. vacation work, in-service training or universtity projects in networking, radio communication or loT will be an advantage.
Professional registration:
Not required.
Eligibility fo future registration with ECSA, where applicable, will be advantageous.
Disclaimer
“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”
“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”
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