Senior Telecom Projects Manager - Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid/remote flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Telecommunications Project Manager to lead major telecom infrastructure initiatives in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive projects from initiation to closure, manage scope, budgets, timelines and resources, and coordinate across internal teams and external partners to meet strategic goals.

The role requires a strong blend of technical understanding, leadership, and communication skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects in the

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management within the telecommunications sector.
• Proven track record of delivering complex telecom infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2).
• Experience with project management software (MS Project, Jira).
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines and resources.
• Oversee execution, monitor progress and mitigate risks and issues.
• Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate internal staff, contractors and vendors.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Implement QA processes and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Conduct post-mortems and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Telecommunications Project Manager to lead major telecom infrastructure initiatives in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive projects from initiation to closure, manage scope, budgets, timelines and resources, and coordinate across internal teams and external partners to meet strategic goals.

The role requires a strong blend of technical understanding, leadership, and communication skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects in the