OSP Planning Specialist - Eastern Cape

We are currently looking for a OSP Planning Specialist to be based in the Eastern Cape. * Fibre Planning * Identify infrastructure and network expansion requirements as input to network capacity and performance planning, optimization and upgrading of infrastructure. * Design, recommend and vet core network and customer solutions expert knowledge and in line with technology standards. * Design solutions for Core and Services which is in line with technology standards so as to build a robust an efficient network. * Implantation of Project Management Methodology and Fundamentals of Project Management * Fully responsible for orders and planning within the  region however also complete orders/projects within other regions in order to maintain the target of 200 orders monthly.  * Ensure Contractors adhered to the LT rates, contracts and policies.  * Ensure all projects are planned to the best practical option and planning principals.  * Ensure contractor planners are fully trained and understand new planning principals such as LME strategies and Drop cable methodology.  * Training of junior staff and interns. * Schedule and attend site surveys if there are any difficulties in order to complete a survey or where I expect that the best practical option was not considered. * Measuring of Contractors Performance by means of reports and statistics. * Act as adviser between Contractor planners and Neotel Junior planners in order to improve quality and provide accurate planning’s.  * Participate in major RFP’s and DWDM solutions with strict timelines.  * Update OSP fibre records on GE  * Participate in major RFP’s and DWDM solutions with strict timelines.  * Update OSP fibre records on GE  * Contribute in aligning the records with what is out in the field in order to maintain accurate records. * Coordinating of activities pertaining to technology and business unit projects  * Quality assurance and overall integrity of project  * Grade 12 with a technical tertiary qualification (e.g. BSC, BTECH/National * Diploma Eng. etc.). * Experience in the telecommunications industry where incumbent was responsible for: * Fibre Network Planning and Surveys * Managing outside plant rollout * Relationship management experience and dealing with customers at all levels * Excellent skills in Micro Soft Office Tools and Techniques with emphasis on MS Projects and MS Excel * Good knowledge in all planning tools such as GE * Smallworld and Velocity * Good understanding of technology, products and services offered by LT and the telecommunications industry  * Experience in dealing with cross-functional work groups * Project Management Essential * The ability to command respect and to create a sense of communication amongst members of the project teams  * Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitor and controlling programmes * Good knowledge of project management approaches * The ability to find ways