Senior Telecom Projects Lead - Fiber & Networks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary and performance‑drip

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Challenging project portfolio

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Telecommunications Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure development projects in the Centurion, Gauteng region.

You will lead multiple complex telecom projects from scoping to handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high quality. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of deployment lifecycles across fiber, fixed wireless, and cellular assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management within the telecommunications sector.
• Experience managing fiber optic networks, cellular towers, or fixed wireless infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Asana, Jira).
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in risk management, budget control and resource allocation.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of telecommunications infrastructure projects, from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, budgets, timelines, resources and risk assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, technicians, contractors and vendors.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage project budgets and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders including clients and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards and safety protocols.
• Oversee procurement of materials and services for project execution.
• Conduct regular review meetings and prepare status reports.
• Manage change requests and scope adjustments effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM processes and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget control

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Multi-project management

Time management

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Telecommunications Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure development projects in the Centurion, Gauteng region.

You will lead multiple complex telecom projects from scoping to handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high quality. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of deployment lifecycles across fiber, fixed wireless, and cellular assets.