Field Telecom Infra Rollout Lead

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Comprehensive health benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecom Infrastructure Rollout Supervisor to oversee field deployment projects in and around Gauteng. The role requires hands-on management of installation teams, ensuring milestones, quality, and safety on fiber optic, base stations, and related telecom assets.

You will supervise field teams, coordinate with stakeholders, read technical drawings, and maintain site documentation while mentoring junior staff and enforcing health and safety on site.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in telecommunications infrastructure installation or related field.
• Proven supervisory experience leading field teams.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic installation and wireless deployment.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and on-site best practices.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and network diagrams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the region.
• Technical certification in telecommunications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct field installation teams on telecom deployments.
• Ensure installations follow project plans, specs, and standards.
• Monitor progress, KPIs, and report rollout status to management.
• Conduct site inspections for quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Manage on-site resources, equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Resolve on-site technical issues and operational challenges promptly.
• Coordinate with clients, authorities, and stakeholders for smooth execution.
• Maintain project docs: daily reports, completion certificates, as-builts.
• Train and mentor junior team members on best practices and safety.
• Enforce strict health and safety protocols on all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Telecommunications

Field supervision

Safety compliance

Education

Technical certification in telecommunications

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Telecom Infrastructure Rollout Supervisor to oversee field deployment projects in and around Gauteng. The role requires hands-on management of installation teams, ensuring milestones, quality, and safety on fiber optic, base stations, and related telecom assets.

You will supervise field teams, coordinate with stakeholders, read technical drawings, and maintain site documentation while mentoring junior staff and enforcing health and safety on site.