Chief Telecom Systems Architect - Strategic Network Leader

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Chief Telecoms Systems Architect to lead the design and evolution of the entire network architecture for a major telecommunications conglomerate operating across Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will drive strategic direction, ensuring scalability, resilience, and innovative capabilities across core networks, edge computing, and emerging solutions.

The role demands extensive experience in complex network architectures and strong leadership to inspire architectural

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall telecommunications systems architecture roadmap for the organization.
• Lead the design and evolution of core network infrastructure, service platforms, and enabling technologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry standards, assessing their applicability and potential impact.
• Develop architectural principles, guidelines, and best practices for system design and implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to architecture and engineering teams across various domains.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, product management, and operations to align architectural strategy with business goals.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Chief Telecoms Systems Architect to lead the design and evolution of the entire network architecture for a major telecommunications conglomerate operating across Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will drive strategic direction, ensuring scalability, resilience, and innovative capabilities across core networks, edge computing, and emerging solutions.

The role demands extensive experience in complex network architectures and strong leadership to inspire architectural