Lead Telecommunications Engineer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Health benefits

Development budget

Strategic leadership role

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Telecommunications Engineer to spearhead its telecom infrastructure in East London. You will lead a team, design scalable systems, and drive innovation in network technology to meet current and future business needs.

The role requires a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in telecom engineering, and strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years in telecommunications engineering with 3+ years in leadership.
• Expert knowledge of network architecture, routing, signaling, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and implementation of complex telecom networks.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers.
• Develop long-term network strategy and roadmaps aligning with business goals.
• Oversee selection/integration of new telecom technologies.
• Ensure network security, resilience, and standards compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships and project implementations.

Skills

Leadership

Network architecture

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional engineering registration desirable

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Telecommunications Engineer to spearhead their telecommunications infrastructure development and strategy in East London . This senior role involves leading a team of engineers, designing scalable and robust communication systems, and driving innovation in network technology. You will be responsible for architectural decisions, ensuring the network meets current and future business demands, and maintaining the highest standards of performance and reliability. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with extensive expertise in telecommunications engineering and a proven ability to lead technical teams effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex telecommunications networks and systems.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of telecommunications engineers.


• Develop long-term network strategy and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.


• Oversee the selection and integration of new telecommunications technologies and solutions.


• Ensure network security, resilience, and compliance with industry standards.


• Manage key vendor relationships and project implementations related to network infrastructure.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field; professional engineering registration is highly desirable.


• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in telecommunications engineering , with at least 3 years in a leadership role.


• Expert knowledge of network architecture, routing protocols, signaling, and telecommunications standards.


• Proven experience in designing and managing large-scale, high-availability networks.


• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage engineering teams, projects, and strategic initiatives.


• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, critical for operations in East London .

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and substantial performance-based bonus potential.


• Comprehensive executive health benefits, including premium medical, dental, and vision plans.


• Significant professional development budget and opportunities for industry recognition.


• Strategic leadership role with high impact on the company's future.


• A dynamic and forward-thinking work environment in East London .