Telecom Infrastructure Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Certification opportunities

Hybrid work model

Upington project work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecom Infrastructure Engineer for Upington. You will design, deploy, and maintain core telecom networks, ensuring robustness and scalability while collaborating across planning and operations teams.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom network design, expertise in routing protocols, and fiber optic experience. A hybrid work model is offered with opportunities for professional certification and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in telecom network design and management.
• Bachelor's degree in EE/Telecommunications or related field.
• Proficiency with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and switching.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage core network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and transmission systems.
• Monitor network performance, identify issues, and implement proactive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex network problems to minimize service impact.
• Collaborate with planning and operations teams to develop network expansion projects.
• Ensure network security, reliability, and standards compliance.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance network performance.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Fiber optics

Monitoring tools

Routing & Switching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

Network analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Telecom Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Upington . This role is pivotal in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the core telecommunications infrastructure that powers their services. You will be responsible for ensuring the robustness, scalability, and efficiency of our network backbone, working with state-of-the technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about building and maintaining critical communication networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage core network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and transmission systems.
• Monitor network performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive maintenance strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex network problems and provide timely resolution to minimize service impact.
• Collaborate with planning and operations teams to develop network expansion and upgrade projects.
• Ensure network security, reliability, and adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance network capabilities and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications network infrastructure design and management.
• Strong expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, and MPLS technologies.
• Experience with fiber optic networks and transmission systems is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in network analysis tools and performance monitoring software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certification.
• Hybrid work model allowing for flexibility.
• Challenging and rewarding work on critical infrastructure projects in Upington .