Senior Fiber Optic Deployment Lead – Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24, a telecommunications infrastructure company, is seeking a results-oriented Fiber Optic Network Deployment Manager in Pretoria, Gauteng. This senior role leads planning, execution, and delivery of fiber projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes with safety at the forefront.

You will manage project coordinators, field technicians, and contractors in a hybrid setup, shaping deployment strategy, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in telecommunications project management, with 3+ years fiber deployments.
• Proven experience managing complex, large-scale fiber projects.
• PM certs like PMP or PRINCE2 are a plus.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of fiber optic deployment projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Oversee internal teams and external contractors for schedules and quality.
• Manage risks, issues and changes with mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, permits and safety protocols during deployment.
• Liaise with clients, authorities and internal departments for effective communication.
• Monitor progress using reporting tools; provide updates to senior management.
• Manage procurement and inventory of deployment materials and equipment.
• Conduct post-project reviews to derive lessons learned and improvements.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement within deployment teams.

Skills

Fiber optic deployment

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Telecommunications)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24, a telecommunications infrastructure company, is seeking a results-oriented Fiber Optic Network Deployment Manager in Pretoria, Gauteng. This senior role leads planning, execution, and delivery of fiber projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes with safety at the forefront.

You will manage project coordinators, field technicians, and contractors in a hybrid setup, shaping deployment strategy, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication while advancing