Telecom Project Manager - Fibre & Network Upgrades Lead

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead deployment and upgrade of telecommunications infrastructure across multiple locations. You will manage network expansion, fibre optic installations and mobile network upgrades, coordinating engineers, technicians and contractors.

The ideal candidate has a strong telecom tech background, PMP/Prince2 desirability, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in telecommunications infrastructure.
• PMP or Prince2 certification is highly desirable.
• Experience with fibre optics, mobile networks and fixed-line projects.
• Budgets managed up to R25 million.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient with PM software and collaboration tools.
• Willingness to travel within Gauteng and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle for telecom infrastructure projects from planning to commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, objectives, timelines and resources.
• Oversee budgets, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including field technicians, engineers and contractors.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure compliance with telecom standards, regulations and HSE requirements.
• Liaise with internal departments, vendors, service providers and regulators.
• Oversee procurement for network equipment, materials and services.
• Monitor progress against milestones and KPIs; report to senior management.
• Drive efficiency and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications / Computer Science

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead deployment and upgrade of telecommunications infrastructure across multiple locations. You will manage network expansion, fibre optic installations and mobile network upgrades, coordinating engineers, technicians and contractors.

The ideal candidate has a strong telecom tech background, PMP/Prince2 desirability, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.