For 15 years we have been building and managing telecommunications towers that are the essential backbone of mobile telecommunications in Africa - the leapfrog technology driving economic development, prosperity and self-sufficiency across the continent. Right now, IHS is leading a new telecoms service sector driven by the growth of middle class business and consumer demand for mobile and data. We are the partner of choice for Africa’s and the world’s leading network operators because they demand the widest reach and highest reliability for their customers, and the highest standards of governance and operational excellence for themselves. Our long-term contracts and strong sustainable cash flows mean IHS is a unique, low risk entry point for investment in Africa. Over the last four years, IHS has brought over US$5 billion of investment to the continent. Our belief is that the future economic and social development of Africa will be exponentially accelerated by mobile connectivity, and our team of over 1,000 engineers in five countries is focused on making this happen. We are committed to developing our people and the communities we serve, and to help people and businesses across the region build a powerful, prosperous future - by Africa and for Africa. IHS is Africa’s leading mobile infrastructure company. Founded in 2001 by an experienced team of engineers and business people, IHS serves clients responsibly in the building and managing of effective telecommunications infrastructure and by employing the highest quality people, services and equipment.
Job Description
Operations
- Liaise with RE and commercial team for sites planned for decommissioning, relocation and consolidation.
- Ensure technical site survey/audit is done for all sites where decommission, consolidation and relocation are to be carried out
- Compile all sites to be decommissioned into a pool and work with assigned suppliers.
- Interface between operators, RE and commercial for ITP issued on all planned sites.
- Interface with legal/commercial departments for sales approvals for decommission activities.
- Responsible for site decommissioning; tower, fence, tank and power equipment reversal/buyback
- Interface with commercial account managers for sites decommissioning and asset disposal/reversal
- Interface with procurement department for the preparation of BOQ of relocation sites, for requisition and approvals.
- Interface with Finance team and Treasury unit to have proper financial record and documentations of all asset sold or decommissioned
- Comprehensive review of decommissioned site to sign off from landlord and keep all records intact
- Implement vendor progress monitoring for relocation sites and ensuring sites are brought back on air. Ensuring acceptance of site by different operators.
- Responsible to thoroughly understand and communicate Meeting requirements to appropriate team members and manage all requirements accordingly to realize the business target
General Duties
- Promote communication between colleagues for the benefit of information flow and to curb any problems that arise
- Write and submit reports to the Senior Manager Implementation and Optimization in all matters relating to decommissioning, relocation and consolidation
- Manage relationships with partners/suppliers
Qualifications
- 1st degree in Telecommunication Engineering or related discipline
- Upwards of 4 years’ experience in the telecommunications Industry
Additional Information
Organizational Competencies
- Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
- Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
- Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
- Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.
- Sustainability- People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.
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