Telecommunications Consultants - Occupations

Descriptions & Duties

Telecommunications Consultants evaluate current telecommunications system within companies that include Internet communications as well as voice and video services, proposing recommendations for management and maintenance of telecommunications systems and enhancing the security of the system.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Trade Specific Competencies

Telecommunications system knowledge and skills

Telecommunications Consultants must be able to evaluate the existing system and propose the new equipment to the management for enhancing the services.

Project management skills

Telecommunications Consultants need to supervise and monitor the implementation of setting up a telecommunications system or network.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

Normally have a bachelor's degree in telecommunications, electronics, computer science, or related disciplines. Holders of relevant higher diplomas can articulate to related degree programmes.

Professional qualification