Telecom Infrastructure Lead – Field Operations & Networks

Network Finance; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a hands-on leader to manage telecommunications infrastructure teams across several sites. The role focuses on coordinating daily field activities, planning resources, and supervising site deployments and maintenance to ensure high quality and safety standards.

You will conduct audits, monitor projects, and drive improvements while working with technical teams to maintain network stability and performance.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• Valid driver's licence essential.
• 3–5 years' experience in telecommunications infrastructure.
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing technical field teams.
• Strong exposure to wireless/RF networks, towers and telecom sites.
• Experience overseeing site build, deployment and maintenance activities.
• Ability to assess workmanship, quality and operational performance.
• Strong planning, leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor infrastructure teams across multiple sites.
• Coordinate daily field activities and resource planning.
• Conduct site audits and quality assessments.
• Monitor infrastructure projects and maintenance work.
• Resolve operational challenges and drive improvements.
• Ensure adherence to safety and compliance standards.
• Manage tools, vehicles, equipment, and stock control.
• Collaborate with technical teams to support network stability.

Skills

Leadership

Field team management

Wireless/RF networks

Site deployment planning

Quality assessment

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a hands-on leader to manage telecommunications infrastructure teams across several sites. The role focuses on coordinating daily field activities, planning resources, and supervising site deployments and maintenance to ensure high quality and safety standards.

You will conduct audits, monitor projects, and drive improvements while working with technical teams to maintain network stability and performance.