Lead Wireless Solutions Architect - Telecoms

Placements24; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement savings plan

Performance incentives

Professional development opportunities

Office-based in Cape Town

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Wireless Solutions Architect in Cape Town to drive end-to-end wireless design, including 5G, LTE, and Wi‑Fi for scalable network deployments.

You will lead technical evaluations, guide implementation teams, and align wireless strategy with business needs in a fast-paced telco environment.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of progressive experience in wireless network design and architecture.
• Deep knowledge of 3GPP standards, including 5G NR, LTE, and core network technologies.
• Experience in RF planning, propagation modeling and antenna systems.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and virtualization (NFV/SDN) in telco context.
• Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Architect and design end-to-end wireless solutions (5G, LTE, Wi-Fi).
• Lead evaluation and selection of wireless hardware and software.
• Develop high-level and detailed designs for deployments and upgrades.
• Mentor engineering and deployment teams.

Kenntnisse

Wireless design

5G NR

LTE

Wi‑Fi

RF planning

Cloud-native / NFV/SDN

Leadership

Communication

Project guidance

Ausbildung

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

RF planning tools

Simulation tools

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prominent force in the telecommunications industry, is actively seeking a Lead Wireless Solutions Architect to spearhead their advanced wireless technology initiatives from their offices in Cape Town . This senior position involves architecting cutting-edge wireless solutions, including 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi, to enhance service delivery and customer experience. The successful candidate will play a critical role in defining the company's wireless strategy, evaluating new technologies, and guiding implementation teams. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to influence the direction of wireless communication in one of South Africa's most scenic and technologically progressive cities, Western Cape . You will be instrumental in ensuring our client remains at the forefront of wireless innovation, driving performance and scalability across their network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design end-to-end wireless solutions, encompassing 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi technologies.
• Lead the technical evaluation and selection of new wireless hardware and software.
• Develop high-level and detailed designs for wireless network deployments and upgrades.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and deployment teams.
• Collaborate with product management and business units to align wireless strategy with market needs.
• Perform capacity planning and performance analysis for wireless networks.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for wireless architectures and solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with wireless deployments.
• Stay current with emerging wireless technologies and industry standards.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with partners and vendors.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in wireless network design and architecture, with a strong focus on mobile telecommunications.
• In-depth knowledge of 3GPP standards, including 5G NR, LTE, and core network technologies.
• Extensive experience with RF planning, propagation modeling, and antenna systems.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex Wi-Fi solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and virtualization technologies (NFV/SDN) in a telco context.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and projects.
• Experience with simulation tools and network performance analysis.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment in Cape Town .

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement savings plan, and generous performance incentives.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance, are readily available.
• This role is office-based in Cape Town , Western Cape , offering a chance to work with state-of-the-art technology.