- Job Type Full Time , Hybrid
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 10 – 15 years
- Location Gauteng
- City Randburg
- Job Field ICT / Computer 
Head: Voice Technology at Absa Group Limited (Absa)
Head: Voice Technology
Job Summary
- Lead the agile solution design, deployment & ongoing optimization & evolution of enterprise wide voice technology capabilities, infrastructure, products and services at an optimal quality & cost of tech across the estate.
Job Description
- The Head of Voice Technology Services is a senior technical and leadership role accountable for the end-to-end management of the organization’s voice estate. This position drives the unified communications strategy, ensures operational excellence, and champions innovation through automation and modernization initiatives.
- The role combines deep technical expertise in voice technologies, networking, and security with strong leadership, governance, and stakeholder engagement skills. A key focus is delivering cost-efficient solutions that align with business objectives while maintaining high service quality.
Core Responsibilities
Voice Estate Ownership
- Assume full accountability for the design, deployment, optimization, and lifecycle management of all voice platforms.
- Align voice services with organizational goals and unified communications strategy to maximize business value.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings through vendor negotiations, platform consolidation, and process automation.
Technical Leadership & Team Development
- Serve as the technical authority for all voice-related technologies and architectures.
- Mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Define structured training programs and career development paths for voice engineers.
Service Delivery & Operational Excellence
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of voice services across the enterprise.
- Implement automation for provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Oversee incident management, root cause analysis, and proactive maintenance strategies.
Security, Compliance & Governance
- Apply security best practices across voice platforms, including encryption and authentication.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to maintain a robust security posture.
Security, Compliance & Governance
- Apply security best practices across voice platforms, including encryption and authentication.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to maintain a robust security posture.
Integration, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with business leaders and technology stakeholders to align voice and video initiatives with strategic objectives.
- Integrate services with contact center platforms, hybrid collaboration tools, and cloud environments.
- Ensure seamless interoperability with Microsoft Teams, Webex, Yealink endpoints, video conferencing systems, and other UC platforms.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to influence decisions and secure buy-in for transformation initiatives.
Technical Expertise
Advanced knowledge of:
- Session Border Controllers (SBCs) for SIP trunking and security.
- LAN/WAN networking, QoS, routing, MPLS.
- SIP protocols, RTP, and voice codecs.
- Video conferencing technologies and protocols (H.323, WebRTC, video codecs).
- Hybrid voice and video solutions combining on-prem and cloud.
- Familiarity with automation tools for provisioning and monitoring.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10–15 years in voice/video technology roles, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or specialist capacity.
- Expertise in VoIP, SIP, SBCs, PBX systems, and video conferencing platforms.
- Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, QoS, MPLS, and security protocols.
- Experience with Microsoft Teams, Webex, Yealink, and contact center technologies.
- Proven ability to mentor and develop technical teams while driving cost optimization and stakeholder engagement.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree: Information Technology
End Date: November 28, 2025
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Absa Group Limited (Absa) on absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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