Senior 5G Deployment Lead — Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Annual leave

Bonuses

Relocation assistance

Company vehicle

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a Lead 5G Network Deployment Specialist to head 5G rollouts in Cape Town. You will oversee end-to-end deployments, from site acquisition to core integration, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance networks.

The role requires a master’s in a telecom field, 10+ years in mobile deployment with 5+ years focused on 5G, and strong leadership and budget-management capabilities. Cape Town-based with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in mobile network deployment, with at least 5 years on 5G.
• Deep knowledge of 5G NR, 5G Core SA/NSA, and transport requirements.
• Proven track record in large-scale deployments with budget oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end 5G deployments from site acquisition to core integration and activation.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for deployments.
• Mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and coordinators.
• Collaborate with R&D, vendors, and stakeholders on technology choices.

Skills

5G NR

Leadership

Project management

Team management

RF planning

IP networking

NFV/SDN

Vendor management

Education

Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is sourcing a Lead 5G Network Deployment Specialist to head 5G rollouts in Cape Town. You will oversee end-to-end deployments, from site acquisition to core integration, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance networks.

The role requires a master’s in a telecom field, 10+ years in mobile deployment with 5+ years focused on 5G, and strong leadership and budget-management capabilities. Cape Town-based with growth opportunities.