Manager: CDN South Operations

Job Description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

To provide operational support of all routing, switching, security, traffic optimization and analytic information collection infrastructure for the Vodacom South Africa Mobile IP Transport network coastal regions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Capacity Management of CDN infrastructure at MTX sites
• Administration and oversight of change management procedures with adherence to company policies
• Incident management for resolution of faults within lowest Mean Time To Resolve
• Rollout and Integration of network infrastructure in execution of CDN Projects
• Upkeep of database of network equipment per site.
• Maintenance of CDN Cabinets at Data Centers to ensure that all cables, SFPs, Optics and equipment are identifiable.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric essential
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree or Diploma Essential
• Leadership and/or Coaching certifications
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience essential in:
  • Project Management
  • Team leadership
  • IP Transport Networks
  • Data Center Networking
  • Core Network Solution design
  • Operational Support of Packet Networks
  • Network Infrastructure Management
  • Vendor SLA management
  • Network Security (CHARM Controls, Secure by Design Principals)
  • Performance Management of network elements and services using tools

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Leadership
• Presentation Skills
• Telco Engineering Background
• Understanding of technologies such as:
  • IP/MPLS
  • Ethernet and Packet based technologies
  • Software Defined Networking (SDN)
  • NFV and CNF
  • Multi Services Proxy technologies
  • Application Centric Infrastructure
  • Data Center Networking
  • Mobile Network Security

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 07 May 2026.

The base location for this role is Bellville, Cape Town

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.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.