Safaricom Jobs in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. 

We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. 

At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!

Principal Engineer - Fixed Data Implementation

Ref: TECHNOLOGY-PEFDI-June-2013
 
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Regional Operations Department within the Technology Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
 
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Fixed Data Implementation, the position holder will 
  • Be the technical lead and is expected to give sound technical leadership for solutions to Enterprise requirements of Fixed Data
  • He/She will be responsible for proper implementation of Fixed Data projects in accordance to approved designs and to meet the required timelines; 
  • Ensure all Data connections undergo proper acceptance and documentation processes. 
  • Owns the Fixed Data database and provides 2nd Level support for fixed Data Connections.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical leadership in Fixed Data Implementation projects;
  • Analysis of requests from EBU and offer proper and sound technical solution designs for Enterprise connectivity;
  • Follow up with other technical teams to ensure timely delivery of FD (Fixed Data) designs and solutions;
  • Generates and Implements innovative and cost effective solutions for FD connectivity;
  • End to end Implementation of approved Fixed Data solutions;
  • Contractor coordination and management for effective and timely FD connection delivery and actualization of all FD solutions to meet the specified designs through to acceptance;
  • Documentation and process management for all FD connections and authentic FD Database maintenance;
  • Conduct and carry out new Fixed Data solutions trials and eventual adoption of successful solutions;
  • To offer 2nd level support for redesigns and SLA enforcement for solutions providers.
Role requirements
  • Degree in Electrical & Electronics/ Telecommunications Engineering;
  • 3-5 years’ experience in Telecommunications network planning/rollout (Transmission systems planning & Design and telecoms systems installation & Commissioning/Fixed Data systems deployment);
  • Highly motivated with self-drive for results;
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and MS Project at an advanced level;
  • Experience in coordinating projects and managing cross functional teams.

Senior Transport Planning and Design Engineer

Ref: TECHNOLOGY- STPDE-June-2013
 
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network Engineering Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
 
Reporting to the Senior Manager- Transport and IP Engineering, the role holder is responsible for Modeling, Planning, design and optimization of reliable transport systems /networks in support of fixed and mobile backhaul requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Delivery of timely and quality transport plans as per the project schedule and with the correct constraints (capacity thresholds, reliability etc.);
  • Delivery of timely and quality long terms fibre infrastructure plans to meet current as well as long term requirements;
  • Compilation of topo maps, schematics, Google route, building entry points & floor plans;
  • Accurate site survey reports and implementation plans that ensure timely implementation within the project timelines;
  • Development of optimal design and implementation plan that saves on CAPEX and Nopex requirements;
  • Manage TX implementation projects;
  • Develop accurate work orders and traffic routing plan that meet service descriptions such as reliability, packet loss, latencies and jitter;
  • Compile and validate user requirements and incorporate them into TX project designs;
  • Monitoring capacity threshold per route in line with set KPIs (70%) booking on the backbone and 80% on the access
  • Supervise fiber rollout to ensure that all the design meets both the business and engineering specifications;
  • Perform quality investigations and network audits with accurate and time-bound implementation plans;
  • Define network KPIs and acceptance procedures for new and existing transport systems;
  • Keeping up-to date documentation on network planning, design, implementation in addition to capacity planning and circuit provisioning in cell base, path loss, map info, atoll, etc.;
  • Recommend changes and champion database improvement with OSS and other stakeholders;
  • Process review and recommendation on process improvement;
Role requirements
  • University Degree in Electrical, Electronics ,Telecommunication Engineering or related field;
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience with 3 years of experience in a specialized role in planning, design, installations /commissioning and maintenance in the transport field in a busy telecommunications environment;
  • In-depth understanding of fibre infrastructure deployment life cycle;
  • Excellent communication and motivational skills in line with the management of a multi skilled team;
  • Knowledge in transport/data communication planning, design and optimization tools;
  • Excellent IP working knowledge with at least CCNA certification;
  • Attention to details;
  • Excellent Communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent Trouble shooting and problem solving skills;
  • Experience in project management and business cases development;
  • Excellent documentation and reporting skills;
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Monday 24th June 2013.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi 


via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke