IT / Telecom Engineer

* Perform and review IT and telecommunications engineering for site networks, fibre optic backbone, external links, radio and mobile communications, telephony, CCTV and access control, server rooms.
* Oversee EPCM/EPC contractors involved in IT and telecommunications engineering.
* Define IT/telecom design criteria, architecture, and standards consistent IT policies and plant control systems.
* Review IT/telecom deliverables including network architecture, block diagrams, coverage studies, cable and fibre routing, equipment lists, and specifications.
* Perform interdisciplinary checks on IT/telecom deliverables.
* Prepare specifications for IT/telecom requirements and perform technical bid evaluations.
* Review vendor documents with Procurement and coordinate with Namibian telecom operators and service providers.
* Ensure cybersecurity by design, including network security, access management, and backup, in coordination with Group IT Security and DTD.
* Set up and maintain IT and telecom services for site offices, camp, and construction phases, including connectivity, user equipment, collaboration tools, and support.
* Manage IT/Telecom configuration in coordination with other disciplines under the Engineering Manager's direction.
* Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of IT/telecom systems.
* Prepare and evaluate engineering change requests, including technical, cost, and schedule impacts.
* Report progress, technical issues, and risks to the Engineering Manager.
* Contribute to the digitalization of project and plant data.
* Apply principles of IT infrastructure design, including LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, servers, virtualization, storage, backup, and server rooms for industrial sites.
* Demonstrate expertise in telecom systems such as fibre optic, microwave and satellite links, radio/TETRA/DMR, mobile coverage, and telephony.
* Coordinate CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection systems with the Security function.
* Apply cybersecurity by design and IT/OT segregation principles following IEC 62443 and ISO 27001 standards.
* Prepare IT/telecom specifications within the procurement cycle.
* Perform technical bid evaluations as part of the procurement process.
* Review vendor data and manage service provider contracts for IT/telecom systems.
* Coordinate IT/telecom testing and acceptance, including FAT, SAT, network and fibre testing, and coverage measurements, with Quality Control.
* Possess knowledge of installation and commissioning of IT/telecom systems during the construction phase.
* Handle temporary IT and telecom needs during construction.
* Estimate IT/telecom costs, including CAPEX and recurring OPEX.
* Plan IT/telecom deliverables and anticipate lead times of links and service providers.
* Organize IT/telecom operations, user support, and maintenance.
* Prepare handover documentation for Mining Namibia IT.
* Identify contractual concerns related to IT/telecom, including scope, service levels, licenses, operator agreements, and design changes, and report to the Engineering Manager.
* Apply company norms and standards for legal, ethics, data protection, compliance, and duty of vigilance in IT/telecom matters.
* Coordinate with Mining DTD and compliance departments and Mining Namibia for adherence to legal, ethics, and compliance standards.

* Engineering degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
* (Preferred) Network / security certifications (e.g., CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent)