Specialist: Fixed Network at Vodacom Tanzania Plc

Vodacom Tanzania Plc is inviting applications for the position of Specialist: Fixed Network in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, deploying, optimizing, and supporting fixed network infrastructure and connectivity solutions across the company.

The role covers technologies and services such as FTTH, FTTx, FWA, enterprise connectivity, internet, and wholesale transport. The successful candidate will also work with internal teams, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, cost-effective, and reliable fixed network solutions that support business growth and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, optimize, and govern fixed access solutions, including FTTH, FTTx, FWA, point-to-point fibre, and microwave networks.
• Lead end-to-end network deployment and service fulfilment activities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical surveys for fixed network projects.
• Supervise contractors and ensure service readiness before deployment.
• Ensure timely and SLA-compliant service activation.
• Support rapid resolution of network and service-related issues.
• Drive continuous improvements in service quality and customer experience.
• Provide technical input into business cases, CAPEX and OPEX plans, RFPs, RFQs, and scopes of work.
• Support technical evaluations of vendors and proposed network solutions.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Technology, Operations, Supply Chain, project teams, and external partners.
• Support the delivery of secure, scalable, and cost-effective fixed network solutions.
• Monitor service, billing, and operational performance.
• Conduct reconciliations and prepare reports to support revenue assurance and management decision-making.
• Support the optimization and improvement of fixed network infrastructure and service delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, stakeholder management, and teamwork skills.
• Customer-focused and results-oriented approach.
• Strong accountability, planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial awareness and an innovation-focused mindset.
• Ability to work using agile approaches and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of FTTH, FTTx, GPON, XGS-PON, OLT, ONT, BNG, AAA, ACS, and service provisioning platforms.
• Good knowledge of fibre optics, IP networking, Ethernet, IP/MPLS, microwave, and optical transport networks.
• Understanding of SD-WAN, NFV, cloud technologies, network monitoring, capacity planning, and technical documentation.
• Ability to manage vendors, contractors, and multi-vendor telecommunications environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the ICT industry.
• Proven experience in fixed network planning and design, service delivery, and telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience in FTTH, GPON/XGS-PON, and fibre access network planning, design, deployment, and optimization.
• Practical experience with transport networks, IP/MPLS, fixed broadband, service assurance, and customer service delivery.
• Experience preparing technical specifications, business cases, RFPs, RFQs, and scopes of work.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, suppliers, vendors, and contractors.
• ITIL Foundation certification or an equivalent qualification.

Job Details

• Position: Specialist: Fixed Network
• Company: Vodacom Tanzania Plc
• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Deadline: 28 September 2026
• Salary: Negotiable

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Vodafone careers portal.

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Applicants should review the requirements carefully and ensure that their applications demonstrate relevant experience in fixed networks, fibre access technologies, telecommunications infrastructure, service delivery, and network optimization.

Conclusion

The Specialist: Fixed Network position at Vodacom Tanzania provides an opportunity for an experienced telecommunications professional to contribute to the planning, deployment, optimization, and support of fixed connectivity services. Candidates with strong technical knowledge of FTTH, FTTx, GPON/XGS-PON, IP/MPLS, and related fixed network technologies are encouraged to apply before the 28 September 2026 deadline.