Senior Manager: Technical Masts & Towers
Description
Accountable for supporting portfolio strategy initiatives, in partnership with the Commercial Lead for M&T, outsourced provider(s) & peer groups, with the goal of meeting current and future requirements of business platforms at optimal costs
Developing a solid understanding of the business unit, proactively applying knowledge of the business to provide cost effective Mast and Tower site solutions
Responsible for the transition of initiatives from the strategy and business case approval stage to implementation, within the Technical arena

New Tower Build Technical Support:
Support interaction with key customers around translating of new build requirements into technical specifications for execution
Support on business case development for new build and refurbishment through innovative technical solutions
Project governance and oversight for all mast and towers projects and ensure compliance to standards and regulations
Final Signoff and acceptance of all technical Masts and Towers builds
Responsible for portfolio restructuring and positioning - portfolio evaluation e.g. utilization, location, & performance in support of changing business needs to align with technology evolution.

Required Certification
ECSA registration as Professional Engineer

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:
3 Year formal Degree/ Diploma, preferably in the technical (engineering or IT) or commerce domain (NQF level 7).
8 years applicable technical/ telecommunications experience with demonstrated success in commercial/ finance management of property related portfolios with min.
3 years of senior management experience.
A willingness to travel as well as a valid South African driver's license
Experience in planning, running and managing the Mast and Towers from a technical perspective