Telecom Infrastructure Planner — Fibre & Tower GIS Expert

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Site visit allowances and region-wide/

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Telecommunications Infrastructure Planner to support network expansion in Soweto, Gauteng. You will design fibre optic routes, tower sites, and civil works, and ensure plans meet regulatory and safety standards.

The role requires a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Civil/ Electrical Engineering or related field, plus 3–5 years in telecom infrastructure planning. GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS) and CAD tools are essential, with strong analytical and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in telecommunications infrastructure planning or design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to read technical drawings, maps, and specifications.
• Familiarity with project management principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed infrastructure plans for fibre routes, tower sites, and links.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site surveys to identify requirements and challenges.
• Prepare network design documents with routes, locations, and civil works specs.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, contractors, and regulators to secure permits.
• Estimate costs, resources, and timelines for infrastructure projects.
• Ensure plans comply with industry standards, safety regs, and env policies.
• Maintain GIS data and asset records for network infrastructure.
• Assist in tendering for construction and installation services.
• Support project managers during execution phases.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management awareness

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical/Telecommunications engineering or related

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

CAD tools

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Telecommunications Infrastructure Planner to support network expansion in Soweto, Gauteng. You will design fibre optic routes, tower sites, and civil works, and ensure plans meet regulatory and safety standards.

The role requires a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Civil/ Electrical Engineering or related field, plus 3–5 years in telecom infrastructure planning. GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS) and CAD tools are essential, with strong analytical and teamwork skills.