Senior Telecom Deployment Engineer — Remote & Growth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Competitive salary

Professional development funding

Home office stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecom Deployment Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will plan, execute, and oversee complex deployment projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and to high quality standards.

As a remote-first role, you can work from anywhere while collaborating with a distributed workforce across Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA and beyond. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in telecom deployment or PM, strong knowledge of 4G/5G, fiber, Ethernet, and IP

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in telecommunications deployment, PM, or network engineering.
• Experience managing large-scale telecom deployment projects (mobile, fiber, data centers).
• Certifications such as PMP, CompTIA Network+, or CCNA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closure of telecom deployment projects.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, and resources.
• Coordinate with network ops, engineering, and vendors for seamless deployments.
• Oversee installation, configuration, and testing of telecom equipment/software.
• Troubleshoot issues during deployment and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Monitor progress and report status to stakeholders; conduct post-deployment reviews.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely delivery of equipment/services.
• Mentor junior deployment engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Remote work capability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecom Deployment Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will plan, execute, and oversee complex deployment projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and to high quality standards.

As a remote-first role, you can work from anywhere while collaborating with a distributed workforce across Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA and beyond. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in telecom deployment or PM, strong knowledge of 4G/5G, fiber, Ethernet, and IP