5G Network Deployment Lead - Field Site Rollouts (Tembisa)

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 443,000 - 738,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel per diems

Contract-based project work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned 5G Network Deployment Specialist to lead end-to-end rollout of 5G networks in the Tembisa area. You will manage site surveys, civil works, antenna installations, and the commissioning of radios, baseband units, and power systems.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field technicians to ensure on-time delivery, maintain safety standards, and produce thorough site documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in mobile network deployment (LTE/5G).
• Experience with RAN deployment including site acquisition and installation.
• Familiarity with 5G NR, MIMO, beamforming.
• Experience with network testing and commissioning tools.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specs.
• Strong PM and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel within Tembisa region and hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end deployment of 5G network infrastructure, including site surveys, civil works, and antenna installations.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and authorities for site acquisition and permit approvals.
• Supervise installation and commissioning of 5G equipment (radios, baseband units, power systems).
• Perform network testing, integration, and optimization to meet quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve deployment-stage issues.
• Ensure safety regulations and policies are followed in field ops.
• Maintain project documentation (progress reports, site logs, as-builts).
• Collaborate with design/engineering to address site-specific challenges.
• Manage inventory and logistics for deployment equipment.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mobile network deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

RAN deployment tools

Network testing equipment

Commissioning tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned 5G Network Deployment Specialist to lead end-to-end rollout of 5G networks in the Tembisa area. You will manage site surveys, civil works, antenna installations, and the commissioning of radios, baseband units, and power systems.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field technicians to ensure on-time delivery, maintain safety standards, and produce thorough site documentation.