Our company, Swift Networks is an Indigenous Internet Service Provider Company with outlets spread all over Lagos State. Our core services are the provision of high speed internet services, telephony and IP – VPN services to both residential and enterprise subscribers.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Procurement / Store-Keeping
Role & Responsibility:
Procurement of spare parts, components and operating materials and resources at local suppliers
Prepare purchasing inquiries based on purchasing requisitions
Analyse supplier quotations and recommend choice of suppliers
Negotiation with suppliers and subcontractors in regard to purchasing prices, delivery dates, payment terms and warranty in cooperation with the Procurement Committee Chairman
Selection, qualification and on-going management of current suppliers and subcontractors
Preparation of procurement contracts
Maintain available catalogue of most common equipment and accessories including cost prices
Prepare, evaluate and follow up all supporting services contracts such as maintenance and manpower supply contracts
Continuous reporting to the Procurement Committee
Comply with the company’s procurement SOP.
Act as the Secretary to the Procurement committee meeting.
Requirements:
Degree in an engineering or Accounting discipline
Experience in the telecommunication industry in procurement unit
Good understanding of contract management
Very good technical understanding
Knowledge in cost controlling and supplier management.
Negotiations skills, and to work in a team and a confident manner
Business-fluent spoken and written English
Willingness to travel to various national locations
Power Engineer
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 1 – 3 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Engineering / Technical ICT
Responsibility
Ensure adequate supply of power to the head-office and to all equipment within the premises at all times.
Setup and manage the power infrastructure of the company including generators, ATS panel, inverters, rectifiers, UPSes etc. to guarantee maximum uptime of all devices been powered.
Manage all accessories external to the generator like fuel/water separator, fuel tank, fuel line system, fuel filters etc.
Manage all air-conditioning units of the company at the head office and all Swift managed cell sites.
Manage all lighting points of the company within the head office, branch offices and Swift managed cell sites.
Supervise all power installations at Swift managed cell sites and vendor managed sites.
Follow up with site vendors to ensure 99.9% uptime is achieved at all Swift Network sites or POPs.
Respond to all power related issues within and outside the company premises, troubleshoot and resolve them as appropriate.
Ensure regular maintenance is carried out on all power devices within the head-office, branch offices and Swift cell sites.
Maintain proper records of all devices, connections, loadings etc in the data centre. Keep neat designs and diagrams where necessary.
Liaise with all vendors to ensure quality product and service is delivered to the company at all times.
Maintain proper labeling of all power devices and terminations in the data centre and at Swift cell sites.
Ensure the power house at the head-office is neat and conforms to electrical standards/regulations at all times.
Carry-out all such tasks as may be deemed fit by the Head of Network Operations.
Key Qualifications
A good first degree in Computer related courses; Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Elect/Elect Engineering, Information System, etc
1 – 3 years working experience
Hotspot Application Developer
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 3 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: ICT
Job Objectives
The candidate will be responsible for effective design, development and implementation of varying web and database applications and support.
Key Output
Design, develop, and implement Web Applications
Manage and maintained Hotspot router solution
Applications customization, testing, integration, implementation and support
Reporting, monitoring applications performance, system analysis and improvements
Taking ownership of technical issues, and working with our vendors to resolve more advanced issues when necessary
Resolving escalated customer complaints with minimum or no assistance from the manager or team lead
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server development and administration skills
Experience in development languages/environments including .NET (C#, VB), ASP, JavaScript, JQuery, VBScript XML etc
Experience in the following software: C/C++ and Crystal Reports
Knowledge of Windows OS and LINUX/UNIX operating systems
Knowledge of Microtik router an added advantage
Firm grasp of how the web works, networking, and software products
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Excellent communication (verbal& written) skills
A good team player
Minimum Qualification and Experience
A first degree in Science or Engineering related courses with a minimum of 2nd class honors (Upper division), from a reputable university preferred.
Other degrees with a minimum of 2nd class honors (Upper division) with relevant experience may also apply.
A minimum of three (3) years experience in administering and supporting SQL and Web applications, with a proven record of success. Telecoms experience will be an added advantage.
Application Developer
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 3 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: ICT
Job Objectives
The candidate will be responsible for effective design, development and implementation of varying web and database applications and support.
Key Output
Design, develop, and implement Microsoft CRM/ERP and Web Applications
Microsoft CRM/ERP and Web Applications customization, testing, integration, implementation and support
Reporting, monitoring Microsoft CRM/ERP and Web Applications performance, system analysis and improvements
Taking ownership of technical issues, and working with our vendors to resolve more advanced issues when necessary
Resolving escalated customer complaints with minimum or no assistance from the manager or team lead
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server development and administration skills
Experience in development languages/environments including .NET (C#, VB), ASP, JavaScript, JQuery, VBScript, XML etc
Experience in the following software: C/C++ and Crystal Reports
Knowledge of Windows OS and LINUX/UNIX operating systems
Firm grasp of how the web works, networking, and software products
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Excellent communication (verbal& written) skills
A good team player
Minimum Qualification and Experience
A first degree in Science or Engineering related courses, minimum of 2nd class honors (Upper division), from a reputable university preferred.
Other degrees with a minimum of 2nd class honors (Upper division) with relevant experience may also apply.
A minimum of three (3) years experience in administering and supporting SQL and Web applications, with a proven record of success. Telecoms experience will be an added advantage.
OFC (OPTICAL FIBER CABLE) ENGINEER / CONSULTANT
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 7 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Engineering / Technical ICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Design of metro fiber rings in cities and planning expansion of existing metro networks to cover future capacity requirements
Monitoring of OFC laying & termination, verification of MB’s, correction of As-built diagrams, issuance of Bills, OFC testing with OTDR and Power/Laser Source meter and PAT issuance
Design of Outside Plant Construction for Access (GPON, FTTx / FTTB), Metro and Backbone.
Creating project budgets for Outside Plant Construction for Access (GPON, FTTx/FTTB), Metro and Backbone Fiber links
Installations of Multivendor ( preferred Huawei ) ODF/ONU/ONT/OLT & SDH/DWDM
Quality control of Fiber project at all Steps of implementation & acceptance and definition of following Fiber Optics OSP Parameter, ( Manhole, Route Marker, HDPE & PVC Duct, Bridge Attachments, Crossings ( road, drainage, streams, railway etc…), Blowing & Pulling, Splicing, Joint Box, ODF / DDF, Site Entrance etc…
Plotting of Fiber Route on GIS based software maps ( Google Earth, Mapinfo etc…)
Inspection, approval and Signing-off of all Implementation and as-build-drawings steps and documentation.
Optimization of backbone performance and losses by reducing extra cable joints
Power debugging, OSNR improvement and new software/hardware upgrades in order to meet capacity and quality requirements
Transmission support provisioning to IT, MW & BSS teams for Ethernet over SDH and re-routing of BTS sites
Co-ordination with contractors and vendors for conducting PAT, fiber route surveys and smooth OAM activities of the network
First point of contact for NOC for all the equipment and Fiber Transmission Network related outages
Technical discussion and problem resolutions with vendor and contractors
REQUIREMENT
Minimum 7 year of documented experience of work in OFC Transmission department in mobile networks. ( Preferably majority of the experience should be of Africa Telecom Industry)
Business oriented and good interpersonal skills, preferably with experience from the consulting world
Expertise in Fiber Optic Cable, GPON, FTTX / FTTB, Commissioning, Integration, Rollout, Project Planning, Project Management, SDH, FTTx, Transmission, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Quality Assurance, Survey Design, Acceptance Testing, Fiber Optics OSP
Low level understanding of OFC & DWDM Theory & testing equipment features & usage in industry
Min education level required Bachelor degree in communication science or related discipline ( Upper Grade Second Division )
Ability to work independently and to build up good customer relations
Generation of regular reports/ presentations for the management
Senior Sales Engineer-Enterprise
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 5 – 7 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Engineering / Technical Sales / Marketing
Job Objectives:
The candidate will be part of the driving force of Swift’s business performance in the Enterprise (business to business and business to home) sector, and full accountability for sales, market share, brand awareness, advertising effectiveness and new product development. He/she will also be responsible for driving company’s brand development in the enterprise sector.
Key output:
EnterpriseBusiness solution scoping,design,presentation and sales;
Manage relationships with key stakeholders to promote the company’s interests and corporate strategy;
Develop and deliver new business opportunities among assigned Enterprise segments;
Acquisition of new enterprise accounts in across various market segments;
Expanding business with existing enterprise accounts and business retention as a main focus;
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Must have the drive and capability to meet and beat challenging targets;
Strong relationship and team building skills; experience in dealing with corporate and government
representatives and other senior individuals and stakeholder groups;
Delivering results – absolute focus to deliver under pressure in a ever changing business environment;
Putting customers first – understand the needs, expectations and requirements of stakeholders;
Communicating for impact – effective communication with senior stakeholders inside and outside of the
company;
Making a personal difference – strong influencing skills and responsive Technical / Professional Expertise;
Excellent communication skills including written and verbal communications;
Strong presentation skills required, including experience in presenting and influencing senior audience.
Qualification and Experience:
A first degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering,Computer science/engineering,Information Technology or related field
Minimum of 2nd class honours, upper division, from a reputable university.
A minimum of 5-7 years experience in IP networks using fiber and microwave radio transmission, selling E-business solutions in the banking, ICT/Telecommunications, oil and gas sectors with a proven track record of success.
Rigger – Enterprise
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 4 – 5 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: ICT Sales / Marketing
Job Objectives:
The candidate will be part of the driving force of Swift’s business performance in the Enterprise (business to business and business to home) sector, and full accountability for installation and support. He/she will also be part of the driving force in the Enterprise sector.
Key output:
Enterprise Business solution design,implementation and support;
Manage relationships with key stakeholders to promote the company’s interests and corporate strategy;
Install,report and deliver new projects among assigned Enterprise segments;
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Must have the drive and capability to meet and beat challenging targets;
Strong relationship and team building skills; experience in dealing with corporate and government
representatives and other senior individuals and stakeholder groups during projects;
Delivering results – absolute focus to deliver under pressure in a ever changing business environment;
Putting customers first – understand the needs, expectations and requirements of stakeholders;
Excellent communication skills including written and verbal communications;
Qualification and Experience:
A first degree/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering,Computer science/engineering,Information
Technology or related field
Minimum of 2nd class honours, upper division/Upper credit from a reputable university/Higher institution.
A minimum of 4-5 years experience in radio transmission and IP networks.
Sales Engineer – Enterprise
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 3 – 4 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: ICT Sales / Marketing
Job Objectives:
The candidate will be part of the driving force of Swift’s business performance in the Enterprise (business to business and business to home) sector, and full accountability for sales, market share, brand awareness, advertising effectiveness and new product development.
He/she will also be responsible for driving company’s brand development in the enterprise sector.
Key output:
Enterprise Business solution scoping,design,presentation and sales;
Manage relationships with key stakeholders to promote the company’s interests and corporate strategy;
Develop and deliver new business opportunities among assigned Enterprise segments;
Acquisition of new enterprise accounts in across various market segments;
Expanding business with existing enterprise accounts and business retention as a main focus;
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Must have the drive and capability to meet and beat challenging targets;
Strong relationship and team building skills; experience in dealing with corporate and government
representatives and other senior individuals and stakeholder groups;
Delivering results – absolute focus to deliver under pressure in a ever changing business environment;
Putting customers first – understand the needs, expectations and requirements of stakeholders;
Communicating for impact – effective communication with senior stakeholders inside and outside of the
company;
Making a personal difference – strong influencing skills and responsive Technical / Professional Expertise;
Excellent communication skills including written and verbal communications;
Strong presentation skills required, including experience in presenting and influencing senior audience.
Qualification and Experience:
A first degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering,Computer science/engineering,Information Technology or related fieldMinimum of 2nd class honours, upper division, from a reputable university.
A minimum of 3-4 years experience in IP networks using fiber and microwave radio transmission, selling E-business solutions in the banking, ICT/Telecommunications, oil and gas sectors with a proven track record of success.
Method of Application
Use links below to apply
Procurement Officer
Power Engineer
Hotspot Application Developer
Application Developer
OFC (OPTICAL FIBER CABLE) ENGINEER / CONSULTANT
Senior Sales Engineer – Enterprise
Rigger Enterprise
Sales Engineer – Enterprise