Infrastructure Manager

ikeja; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Provident fund

Group risk cover

Online wellness platform

Job summary

ikeja is seeking a hands-on Infrastructure Manager to lead day-to-day operations of our Infrastructure department and guide a team of Infrastructure Leads and Technicians. This role blends people leadership with technical oversight and field execution.

You will regularly visit sites, perform quality checks, and engage directly with technical teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to high standards. The role requires a proactive leader who owns outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in telecommunications or infrastructure, with 2+ years in people management.
• Strong practical knowledge of telecom infrastructure, deployments and maintenance.
• Experience with wireless networks, RF infrastructure and telecom sites.
• Knowledge of MikroTik, Ubiquiti, microwave links, fibre/FTTH, IP networking and off-grid/solar power is advantageous.
• Experience conducting site inspections and assessing workmanship and quality.
• Strong operational planning, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of health, safety and compliance in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Infrastructure Leads and Technicians, driving performance and development.
• Oversee day-to-day Infrastructure operations, priorities and resources.
• Maintain field presence via site visits, spot checks and quality inspections.
• Ensure deployments and maintenance meet quality, safety and workmanship standards.
• Identify and address performance, operational and quality issues quickly.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering ownership and pride in workmanship.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, productivity and efficiency.
• Oversee preventative and reactive infrastructure maintenance.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to support network needs.
• Control and use of tools, equipment, vehicles, stock and resources.
• Support infrastructure planning and readiness for growth.

Skills

People management

Field operations

Telecommunications

Site inspections

Network performance

Tools

MikroTik

Ubiquiti

Fibre/FTTH

IP networking

RF infrastructure

Off-grid/solar

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on Infrastructure Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Infrastructure department and manage our team of Infrastructure Leads and Technicians. This is a highly operational and field-focused leadership role. The successful candidate will be a strong people manager who can set clear expectations, drive accountability, manage performance and ensure teams consistently deliver to a high standard.

You will also maintain a strong presence in the field, regularly visiting sites, conducting quality and spot checks, engaging directly with technical teams and ensuring that infrastructure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable balancing people leadership, technical oversight and operational execution - someone who is not afraid to get their hands dirty and take ownership of getting things done.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Infrastructure Leads and Technicians, driving performance, accountability and development across the team.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of Infrastructure operations, including team coordination, priorities and resource allocation.
• Maintain a regular field presence through site visits, spot checks and quality inspections.
• Ensure infrastructure deployments and maintenance activities meet required quality, safety and workmanship standards.
• Identify and address performance, operational and quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Coach and develop team members while building a culture of ownership and pride in workmanship.
• Drive continuous improvement across infrastructure processes, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Oversee preventative and reactive infrastructure maintenance.
• Work cross-functionally with technical and operational teams to support network performance and infrastructure requirements.
• Ensure appropriate control and use of tools, equipment, vehicles, stock and other operational resources.
• Support infrastructure planning and readiness as the business continues to grow.

Technical Skills & Experience

• At least 3 - 5 years' relevant experience within telecommunications or infrastructure, with a minimum of 2 years in a people management role leading technical or field-based teams.
• Strong practical knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, deployments and maintenance.
• Experience with wireless networks, RF infrastructure and telecommunications sites.
• Knowledge across technologies such as MikroTik, Ubiquiti, microwave links, fibre/FTTH, IP networking and off-grid/solar power systems would be advantageous.
• Experience conducting site inspections and assessing technical workmanship and quality.
• Strong operational planning, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A good understanding of health, safety and compliance requirements within a field-based technical environment.

Advantageous Certifications

• MikroTik MTCNA and/or MTCRE.
• Ubiquiti UEWA and/or UBRSS.
• Fibre Optic Association / FTTH certification.
• CWNA or equivalent wireless certification.

• The opportunity to grow both in your personal and professional capacity.
• Health insurance and provident fund.
• Group risk cover.
• Access to an online wellness platform, providing free and confidential support from licensed therapists.

Closing date: 15 September 2026