Specialist: Solutions Architecture
| 1730/Tdp/SpecSolutionsArc/SM/05-12/CCY | |
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| Specialist: Solutions Architecture | |
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| Century City | |
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| Manager: Solutions Management | |
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| 26/04/2012 | |
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| 4/5/2012 | |
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| • Provide a solution focused consultancy service to corporate clients, in support of sales and presales colleagues, which will entail the analysing of complex customer requirements leading to solution design and resulting in the provision of cutting edge solutions. • Provide high level assistance and support prior to solution implementation, during solution implementation and post solution implementation. • Build and maintain productive relationships with key clients, internal groups within the company, suppliers and partners. • Identify opportunities within client environments for solutions or new product development. • Respond to business and wholesale customer queries as per request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) documents. • Conduct research on and keep abreast of ICT trends to identify new product opportunities. • Utilise solution design experience and expertise to provide input into and create architecture for new product development. • Review and assess all existing products and services or those being considered by Vodacom in terms of its applicability and impact on business and wholesale customers. • Regularly meet with the internal parties; e.g. products and engineering teams; as well as external parties; e.g. suppliers and partners; in order to understand internal and external roadmaps, technology strategies and product strategies. | |
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| • Analysed requirements. • Designed solutions. • Implemented solutions. • Provided support. • Built and maintained relationships. • Conducted research. • Opportunities identified. • New products architected. | |
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| Competencies • Knowledge of converged solutions design and development e.g. fixed mobile convergence, triple or quad play services and unified communications. • Cross Domain Technology Architecture knowledge coupled with Implementation experience including a combination of the following networking (fixed, wireless and mobile), telecommunications (TDM, VoIP), security, applications, databases, storage and platforms. • Architecture frameworks and methodologies. • Research Methodologies. • Business processes. • An understanding of the business and wholesale market with regard to ICT. Skills • Business acumen and ICT awareness. • Outstanding presentation and communication skills. • Excellent Interpersonal skills. • Negotiation skills. • Technical writing skills. • Research skills. Attitudes • Customer focused. • Exceptionally strong service and results orientated personality. • Ability to work under intense pressure and deadlines. • A team player. • Analytical. • Creative. • Quality oriented. • Attention to detail. • Self motivated. • Flexible. • Dynamic. • Assertive, pro-active and ability to take initiative. • Ethical. | |
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| Job Experience and Education: •Matric •A 1-2 year diploma/certificate, or relevant course(s) is essential •Minimum 5 years Relevant Experience in IT or Engineering (essential). •Industry certification such CCNA, CCDA, CCNP etc (advantageous) •In-depth knowledge of various Technology Architecture domains and convergence (preferred) Or •3 year Degree or Diploma in IT or Engineering related field is essential. •3-5 Years Relevant Experience in IT or Engineering (essential). •Industry certification such CCNA, CCDA, CCNP etc (advantageous) •In-depth knowledge of various Technology Architecture domains and convergence (preferred). | |
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| • Must be prepared to travel. • Must be prepared to work long hours when required. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV IS COMPLETE & COMPREHENSIVE. INCOMPLETE CV’S WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please note: The onus lies with the candidate to provide us with substantial evidence to proof that his/her qualification is equivalent to the required NQF (National Qualifications Framework) level for the specific position. | |
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| The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. | |
Specialist: Solutions Architecture
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