Telecom Project Manager

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary and bonus structure

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecom Project Manager to oversee diverse telecom projects in Richards Bay and KwaZulu-Natal. The role is hybrid, covering initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure to deliver on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 7+ years in telecom project management and a proven track record managing complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project management within the telecom industry.
• Proven track record of delivering complex telecom projects.
• Experience with PMP or Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, resources and budgets.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve high performance.
• Manage risks, issues and changes with mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement and vendor relationships for materials and services.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety standards and company policies.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Agile

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Telecom Project Manager to oversee diverse telecommunications projects within the Richards Bay area and surrounding regions of KwaZulu-Natal. This hybrid role involves managing all phases of projects, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to lead significant infrastructure and service deployment projects in a key coastal economic hub, working closely with engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes effectively, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Oversee the procurement of materials and services, and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Communicate project status, updates, and key decisions to stakeholders and senior management regularly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management within the telecom industry.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex telecom projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement combining office presence and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Engaging work environment with impactful projects.