Telecom Solutions Architect — Lead Scalable Voice & Data

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary and performance bonuses

Medical insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Life assurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a visionary Telecommunications Solutions Architect to translate business requirements into scalable telecom solutions. You will design end-to-end voice, data, and converged networks and work with sales, product, and engineering to tailor offerings.

The role demands deep IP networking, VoIP, 4G/5G, cloud platforms, and strong client-facing skills, with leadership across project lifecycles and a drive for innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science.
• Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and client teams to understand business needs and technical requirements.
• Design comprehensive telecommunications solutions encompassing voice, data, video, and mobile technologies.
• Develop high-level and detailed solution designs, including network diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation plans.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendors for proposed solutions.
• Ensure solutions are cost-effective, scalable, secure, and compliant with industry standards.
• Present solutions to clients and internal stakeholders, clearly articulating technical details and business benefits.
• Work with implementation teams to oversee the successful deployment of designed solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay updated on telecommunications trends, emerging technologies, and competitive offerings.

Skills

IP networking

VoIP

Unified communications

4G/5G mobile networks

Cloud-based communication platforms

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications / Computer Science

Tools

Cisco certifications

Avaya certifications

Microsoft Teams certifications

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a visionary Telecommunications Solutions Architect to translate business requirements into scalable telecom solutions. You will design end-to-end voice, data, and converged networks and work with sales, product, and engineering to tailor offerings.

The role demands deep IP networking, VoIP, 4G/5G, cloud platforms, and strong client-facing skills, with leadership across project lifecycles and a drive for innovation.