Lead Telecoms Architect (Hybrid) - Innovation & Leadership

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model
Medical and retirement benefits
Professional development budget
Leadership bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Telecoms Engineer in Stellenbosch to spearhead engineering initiatives. This hybrid role involves leading a team of engineers to design, develop, and implement advanced telecoms solutions, shaping the technical direction of projects and ensuring high-quality network infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, 8+ years in telecoms with leadership or architect experience, deep

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE, CS, or related field.
  • 8+ years in telecoms with leading/architect experience.
  • Strong knowledge of core network technologies; 5G knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of telecoms engineers.
  • Design and architect complex telecoms network solutions.
  • Oversee implementation and upgrades of network technologies.
  • Collaborate with product management to define technical roadmaps and strategies.
  • Troubleshoot critical network issues and develop long-term solutions.
  • Ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Team leadership
Telecoms engineering
Network design
Communication
Strategic planning

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Telecoms Engineer in Stellenbosch to spearhead engineering initiatives. This hybrid role involves leading a team of engineers to design, develop, and implement advanced telecoms solutions, shaping the technical direction of projects and ensuring high-quality network infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, 8+ years in telecoms with leadership or architect experience, deep

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