Remote Field Operations Lead – Telecoms Infrastructure

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office support

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Field Operations Manager to oversee telecoms field operations for a national network provider. The role is fully remote, managing a distributed team around Bloemfontein, Free State and beyond.

You will drive deployment, maintenance, and repair of telecoms networks, ensuring SLA delivery, safety, and cost efficiency while coaching field staff and coordinating with engineering and support teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 7+ years in telecommunications field operations management.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience with field service management software and remote monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct a remote field team to meet project timelines and SLAs.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize field service delivery and costs.
• Monitor field operations metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Oversee inventory management and logistics for field equipment.
• Conduct performance reviews and coach field staff.
• Manage budgets and control expenditures.
• Utilize remote monitoring tools to track activities and assets.
• Serve as a key escalation contact for operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations management

Telecommunications

FSM software

Remote work

Budget management

Safety compliance

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

FSM software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Field Operations Manager to oversee telecoms field operations for a national network provider. The role is fully remote, managing a distributed team around Bloemfontein, Free State and beyond.

You will drive deployment, maintenance, and repair of telecoms networks, ensuring SLA delivery, safety, and cost efficiency while coaching field staff and coordinating with engineering and support teams.