Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect - Lead Network Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Company vehicle

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a visionary Telecoms Solutions Architect to lead design and integration of advanced telecom systems. You will translate complex requirements into scalable, cost-effective blueprints and guide cross-functional teams from concept to deployment.

The role demands 8+ years in telecom solution design, a Master’s degree, deep knowledge of 4G/5G, VoIP, and cloud platforms, plus strong stakeholder communication and mentoring abilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience designing and architecting telecom solutions.
• Deep understanding of network protocols, 4G/5G, VoIP, and cloud-based communication platforms.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into robust architectures.
• Experience with project management methodologies and stakeholder management.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level and detailed designs for telecommunications networks including voice, data, and mobile services.
• Evaluate technologies, platforms, and vendors to meet project goals.
• Create comprehensive solution architectures with diagrams, specs, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to ensure successful deployment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay updated on industry trends to inform architectural decisions.

Skills

Networking architectures

Telecommunications engineering

4G/5G expertise

Stakeholder management

Mentoring/leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related

Tools

VoIP platforms

Cloud-based platforms

5G networks

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a visionary Telecoms Solutions Architect to lead design and integration of advanced telecom systems. You will translate complex requirements into scalable, cost-effective blueprints and guide cross-functional teams from concept to deployment.

The role demands 8+ years in telecom solution design, a Master’s degree, deep knowledge of 4G/5G, VoIP, and cloud platforms, plus strong stakeholder communication and mentoring abilities.