Telecoms Network Deployment Lead | East London

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecoms Network Deployment Specialist for an East London, Eastern Cape role. You will oversee the deployment of network equipment, coordinate site surveys, installation, testing, and handover, while ensuring on-time delivery and quality.

Travel within the East London region may be required. The role requires a technical degree and 4+ years in telecom deployment or field operations, with strong project management and gear installation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in telecommunications network deployment or field operations.
• Proven experience with deployment of fiber optics, wireless, and IP networking.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience in site acquisition, civil works coordination, and equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the deployment of telecommunications network equipment and services.
• Oversee site surveys, installation, configuration, and testing of network components.
• Ensure projects adhere to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and field operations teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve deployment-related issues during installation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including deployment plans and status updates.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies during deployment activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and contractor performance during deployment phases.
• Prepare and deliver handover documentation to operations teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in network deployment.

Skills

Network deployment

Project management

Field operations

Site coordination

Technical reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Telecoms Network Deployment Specialist for an East London, Eastern Cape role. You will oversee the deployment of network equipment, coordinate site surveys, installation, testing, and handover, while ensuring on-time delivery and quality.

Travel within the East London region may be required. The role requires a technical degree and 4+ years in telecom deployment or field operations, with strong project management and gear installation experience.