Telecom Solutions Architect

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Health benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible hours

High-impact projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecom Solutions Architect to lead design of end-to-end telecom solutions from our Pretoria office. The role requires strategic thinking, deep telecom knowledge, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable architectures.

The candidate will collaborate with sales, engineering, and client teams to deliver robust, secure, and future-ready networks, leveraging 5G, SD-WAN, MPLS, and cloud services. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, CS, or a related field.
• 10+ years in telecommunications with significant architecture/pre-sales experience.
• In-depth knowledge of 5G, LTE, SD-WAN, MPLS, and Cloud Networking.
• Proven ability to design and deliver complex enterprise telecom solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecommunications solutions, encompassing voice, data, mobility, and cloud services.
• Evaluate and select technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions to meet client requirements.
• Create detailed architectural designs, proposals, and technical documentation for complex projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to ensure successful solution implementation.
• Provide expert technical guidance and consultation to sales teams and prospective clients.
• Continuously research emerging trends and technologies to inform solution design.

Skills

Telecom architecture

Network protocols

Cloud networking

Pre-sales support

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and strategic Telecom Solutions Architect to join their Pretoria office. This leadership role is responsible for designing comprehensive telecommunications solutions that meet complex business requirements and leverage the latest technological advancements. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and client teams to translate needs into effective, scalable, and secure network architectures. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of telecom technologies, a consultative approach, and a proven ability to architect robust solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecommunications solutions, encompassing voice, data, mobility, and cloud services.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions to meet client requirements.
• Create detailed architectural designs, proposals, and technical documentation for complex projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to ensure successful solution implementation.
• Provide expert technical guidance and consultation to sales teams and prospective clients.
• Continuously research emerging trends and technologies in the telecommunications industry to inform solution design.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, with a significant portion in solution architecture or pre-sales engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of network architectures, protocols, and services (e.g., 5G, LTE, SD-WAN, MPLS, Cloud Networking).
• Proven experience in designing and delivering complex enterprise-level telecom solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level bonus structure.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects with major clients.
• A stimulating environment for professional growth and thought leadership.