Cape Town: Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

7 days ago
Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus
Private healthcare
Life insurance
Leave allowance
Pension fund
Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an innovative Telecoms Solutions Architect to shape the company’s telecommunications infrastructure. You will design end-to-end solutions, work with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, resilient network designs, and influence the technology roadmap in a coastal city.

The role focuses on leading architecture for converged networks, evaluating new tech, and delivering implementation plans with cross-functional teams across engineering and

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent practical experience required.
  • 10+ years in telecommunications with at least 5 in solutions architecture or senior network design.
  • Deep understanding of IP networking, MPLS, SD-WAN, 5G, cloud networking and UC.
  • Proven ability to design highly available and disaster-resilient networks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and architecture of complex telecom solutions across voice, data, and converged networks.
  • Evaluate new technologies and vendor solutions, recommending adoption and integration.
  • Develop detailed specs, design docs, and implementation plans for network projects.
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations for deployment and support.
  • Provide expert guidance to internal teams and external partners.
  • Assess capacity and performance, recommending upgrades to meet future demands in Cape Town.

Skills

IP networking
MPLS
SD-WAN
5G
Cloud networking
Unified communications
Network virtualization
SDN
NFV
Stakeholder management
Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an innovative Telecoms Solutions Architect to shape the company’s telecommunications infrastructure. You will design end-to-end solutions, work with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, resilient network designs, and influence the technology roadmap in a coastal city.

The role focuses on leading architecture for converged networks, evaluating new tech, and delivering implementation plans with cross-functional teams across engineering and

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Telecom Solutions Architect: Remote & Growth Impact
Telecom Solutions Architect: Remote & Growth Impact

Placements24 • Cape Town

Hybrid
ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000
Bonus potential
Medical aid
Professional development
+1
Telecoms Solutions Architect
Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24 • Cape Town

On-site
ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000
Executive bonus
Private healthcare
Life insurance
+3
Solutions Architect - Telecoms Infrastructure
Solutions Architect - Telecoms Infrastructure

Placements24 • Cape Town

On-site
ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000
Competitive salary
Medical aid
Retirement fund contributions
+2
Solutions Architect - Telecoms
Solutions Architect - Telecoms

Placements24 • Cape Town

Hybrid
ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000
Bonus potential
Medical aid
Professional development
+1
Telecoms Solutions Architect - SDN/NFV, 5G & Cloud
Telecoms Solutions Architect - SDN/NFV, 5G & Cloud

Placements24 • Cape Town

On-site
ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000
Competitive salary
Medical aid
Retirement fund contributions
+2
Senior Telecoms Infrastructure Architect
Senior Telecoms Infrastructure Architect

Placements24 • South Africa

On-site
ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000
Industry-leading salary
Bonus potential
Professional development
+2
Telecoms Solutions Architect
Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24 • Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Hybrid
ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000
Hybrid work model
Health insurance
Retirement plan
+2
Telecoms Network Architect - Lead Next-Gen Core & Cloud
Telecoms Network Architect - Lead Next-Gen Core & Cloud

Placements24 • Sandton

Hybrid
ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000
Executive bonuses
Health insurance
Stock options
+1
Telecoms Network Architect
Telecoms Network Architect

Placements24 • Sandton

Hybrid
ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000
Executive bonuses
Health insurance
Stock options
+1
Senior Telecoms Network Architect: Design, Secure & Lead
Senior Telecoms Network Architect: Design, Secure & Lead

Placements24 • Johannesburg

Hybrid
ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000
Competitive salary
Health/dental/vision insurance
Professional development & certs
+2