Senior Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Bonus potential

Professional development

Cutting-edge technologies

Challenging work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer to lead critical network projects in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will architect scalable telecom solutions, oversee deployments, and guide teams to ensure reliability.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a related field with 10+ years of telecom experience, deep knowledge of routing, switching, optical transport, virtualization, and cloud data centers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in telecom infrastructure engineering.
• Expertise in network architecture, routing, switching, and optical transport.
• Proven experience with large-scale network deployments and project management.
• Strong understanding of virtualization, cloud technologies, and data center infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and resilient telecom infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee the deployment and integration of new network hardware and software.
• Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning for critical infrastructure components.
• Develop and enforce technical standards and best practices for infrastructure management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on infrastructure projects and operations.

Skills

Network architecture

Routing

Switching

Optical transport

Virtualization

Cloud technologies

Data center infrastructure

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer to lead critical infrastructure projects in Queenstown . This position requires a deep understanding of telecommunications infrastructure planning, deployment, and maintenance, ensuring the scalability and reliability of our network backbone. You will be responsible for architecting solutions, managing large-scale deployments, and providing expert technical guidance. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking engineer who thrives on complex challenges and contributing to the advancement of telecom services in the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and resilient telecom infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee the deployment and integration of new network hardware and software.
• Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning for critical infrastructure components.
• Develop and enforce technical standards and best practices for infrastructure management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on infrastructure projects and operations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecom infrastructure engineering .
• Expertise in network architecture, routing, switching, and optical transport.
• Proven experience with large-scale network deployments and project management.
• Strong understanding of virtualization, cloud technologies, and data center infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills for operations in Queenstown .

Benefits

• An industry-leading salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant bonus potential tied to project success and company performance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advanced certifications.
• Exposure to cutting-edge telecom technologies and infrastructure projects.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment that values expertise.