Telecom Systems Architect

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company car or car allowance

Relocation assistance may be available

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecom Systems Architect in Klerksdorp (North West) to design and oversee complex network solutions. You will translate business needs into technical specifications and guide engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable architectures.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in telecom design, strong expertise in IP/MPLS/BGP, SDN/NFV, and security, and a track record of leading initiatives in the North West region.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, CS, or Telecommunications.
• 10+ years in telecom network design and architecture.
• Proven experience designing large-scale, resilient networks.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and SDN/NFV.
• Strong network security knowledge.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in North West telecom sector desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the telecommunications network architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design high-level and detailed network solutions for mobile, broadband, and enterprise connectivity.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendors to stay at the forefront of innovation.
• Provide technical leadership to network engineering and implementation teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Ensure network designs meet performance, scalability, security, and reliability standards.
• Document architectural decisions and best practices.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers in the North West region.

Skills

IP networking

MPLS

BGP

Optical networking

Wireless technologies 4G/5G

Cloud-native architectures

SDN/NFV

Network security

Analytical skills

Leadership & cross-functional

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, CS, or Telecommunications

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in telecommunications infrastructure, is seeking a highly experienced Telecom Systems Architect to design and oversee the implementation of complex network solutions in Klerksdorp, North West. This senior role is pivotal in shaping the future of our client's network architecture, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical specifications and providing high-level design guidance. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a visionary architect to drive innovation within the South African telecommunications landscape. The role is based in Klerksdorp and requires a dedicated presence to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining the overall telecommunications network architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Designing high-level and detailed network solutions for various services, including mobile, broadband, and enterprise connectivity.
• Evaluating new technologies and vendors to ensure our client remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to network engineering and implementation teams.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across different departments to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Ensuring network designs meet performance, scalability, security, and reliability standards.
• Conducting architectural reviews and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Documenting architectural decisions, standards, and best practices.
• Troubleshooting complex, end-to-end network issues that span multiple domains.
• Mentoring junior architects and engineers within the North West region.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications network design and architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of IP networking, MPLS, BGP, optical networking, and wireless technologies (4G/5G).
• Proven experience in designing large-scale, resilient networks.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and SDN/NFV concepts.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience working within the North West telecom sector is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package, including base salary and significant performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous long-term incentive plans.
• Company-provided vehicle or car allowance.
• Opportunities to attend international industry conferences.
• Strategic influence on the company's technological direction in Klerksdorp.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.