Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training and certifications

Full-time employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer to oversee the development and maintenance of core network infrastructure in Soweto. This senior role ensures reliability, scalability, and performance for Gauteng's telecom backbone.

You will lead design, capacity planning, technology implementations, and troubleshooting while mentoring junior staff. A Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of telecoms experience are required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in telecoms network engineering.
• Expertise in routing and switching technologies.
• Experience with large-scale network projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable telecoms network infrastructure.
• Perform capacity planning and upgrades to meet future needs.
• Develop and enforce network standards and policies.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with minimal service disruption.
• Collaborate with vendors and teams on new tech deployments.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Fibre optics

Network security

Performance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly competent Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer to oversee the development and maintenance of their core network infrastructure in Soweto . This senior role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of the company's telecommunications backbone, serving a vast customer base across Gauteng . You will be involved in network design, capacity planning, technology implementation, and troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in network engineering within the telecoms sector and a strong commitment to operational excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust and scalable telecommunications network infrastructure.
• Perform capacity planning, network upgrades, and technology refreshes to meet future demands.
• Develop and enforce network standards, policies, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, ensuring minimal service disruption and timely resolution.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on new technology evaluations and deployments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineering staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in telecoms network engineering , focusing on infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, MPLS, and fibre optic technologies.
• Experience with network security principles and implementation.
• Proficiency in network analysis tools and performance monitoring systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and experience managing large-scale network projects.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with excellent performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement fund, and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.
• Stable, full-time employment with a leading telecoms provider .
• Direct impact on critical infrastructure in the Soweto area.