Jobs at Vodacom in South Africa - Product Specialist Jobs in Midrand

Reference Number: 8125/TM/ProductSpecialistAccServ/SMC/Mid

Job Title: Product Specialist: Access Services

Location: Midrand

Job Grade & Level: Level 5 Upper

Hiring Line Manager: Programme Manager: Access Services

No. of Positions Available: 1

Response Deadline: 12/9/2012

Main Purpose: To ensure proficient implementation and management of product/projects within an operational environment as well as carry out the relevant strategy of the access team.
Key Accountabilities / Objectives: Ensure efficient implementation of approved new products and services
Manage Delivery schedules for a range of new products and services to ensure timeous implementation and compliance with requirements
Compile a High Level strategy for the current and future growth of products.
Compile proposition plans as well as specifications/documents and reports
Interaction with various stakeholders in different regions and Business Units, as well as outside stakeholders
Compile commercialisation plans for a specific Products
Analyze the target markets
Workshop/meetings organisation and functions
Collaboration with relevant stakeholders
Effective management of project risk
Competencies: Job knowledge:

Knowledge of the GSM environment
Telecommunications Industry
Products and Services within the ICT space
Business acumen
Microsoft office

Job related skills:

Project Management
Leadership
Change Management
Decision Making
Stress Management
Problem Solving
Analytical
Communication
Networking
Facilitation
Presentation Assertiveness
Requirements: Education:

Matric/Grade 12 or any relevant SAQA accredited (Essential) *
3 year Degree/ Diploma in Business, Engineering or IT (Essential) *
Project Management certification preferred

Job Experience:

At least 3-5 years of Product Management experience in the ICT/mobile communications industry (Essential) *
At least 1-2 years experience in fixed and wireless networking and provisioning of voice and data services. (Essential) *
Experience in the product development environment in the communications industry in general and mobile communications in particular will be an advantage.
Other: *Please note that the onus lies with the candidate to provide Vodacom with substantial evidence to prove that his/her qualification is equivalent to the required NQF (National Qualifications Framework) level for the specific position.
Employment Equity: 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.

Apply to:

http://www.vc.drm-za.com/