Senior Telecom Infrastructure Architect & Strategy Leader

Transnet SOC; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet SOC is seeking a Chief Engineer to steer the telecommunications infrastructure vision and roadmap for the TRIM division. You will lead the evolution of enterprise network convergence, drive service availability, and oversee budgets, SLAs, and procurement to support critical railway and IT networks.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year engineering degree with 15 years in telecoms, including senior management and project leadership; Pr. Eng.

Qualifications

• A minimum 4-year degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 15 years of work experience including 10 years in Telecommunications at senior management level; 5 years managing projects and research.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term network and telecom strategies for TRIM.
• Define the target infrastructure landscape and roadmaps; oversee delivery across TRIM.
• Coach and develop employees to improve customer satisfaction and performance.
• Lead CAPEX, COPEX and OPEX projects within budgets and timelines.
• Develop and manage SLAs and KPAs with internal and external providers.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and governance across telecom networks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Decision making

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Planning and organising

Networking

Get it done

Team leadership

Education

B.Sc. Eng. or B.Eng in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Transnet SOC is seeking a Chief Engineer to steer the telecommunications infrastructure vision and roadmap for the TRIM division. You will lead the evolution of enterprise network convergence, drive service availability, and oversee budgets, SLAs, and procurement to support critical railway and IT networks.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year engineering degree with 15 years in telecoms, including senior management and project leadership; Pr. Eng.