Senior Telecoms Site Acquisition Lead, Eastern Cape

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 98,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Site Acquisition Specialist for its expansion in Queenstown, ZA. You will identify, negotiate, and secure locations for telecom infrastructure, including mobile base stations and fiber routes, ensuring timely and cost-effective site acquisition across the Eastern Cape.

Ideal candidates have strong negotiation, knowledge of property law and zoning, and a proven track record in telecom site acquisition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Real Estate, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of site acquisition experience in telecommunications.
• Experience negotiating lease agreements and ROW contracts.
• Understanding of telecom infrastructure, zoning laws, and permitting in South Africa.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA and travel within region.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential sites for new telecommunications infrastructure based on network planning requirements.
• Conduct site feasibility studies, including zoning, permitting, environmental assessments, and title searches.
• Negotiate lease agreements, wayleaves, and other property rights with landowners and authorities.
• Prepare and submit documentation for zoning and permit applications.
• Liaise with legal counsel, consultants, and internal engineering teams throughout acquisition.
• Manage relationships with landowners, agents, and local government officials.
• Ensure compliance with regulations pertaining to site acquisition.
• Track and report progress of site acquisition activities and timelines.
• Resolve land-related issues or disputes during or after acquisition.
• Contribute to strategies for optimizing the site acquisition process.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Site Acquisition Specialist for its expansion in Queenstown, ZA. You will identify, negotiate, and secure locations for telecom infrastructure, including mobile base stations and fiber routes, ensuring timely and cost-effective site acquisition across the Eastern Cape.

Ideal candidates have strong negotiation, knowledge of property law and zoning, and a proven track record in telecom site acquisition.