Telecoms Infrastructure Lead - Uptime, Security & Growth

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Leave entitlement and learning support

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a proactive Telecoms Infrastructure Manager to oversee network operations. The role entails leading a technical team, managing maintenance, and shaping strategic development of the company’s telecoms infrastructure.

You will drive uptime, security, and efficiency of critical services while implementing best practices and guiding operational excellence in a coastal city.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in managing telecommunications infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of network hardware, software and protocols.
• Strong project management and vendor management skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Hybrid work arrangement in Richards Bay.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of network engineers and technicians for maintenance and support.
• Plan, design, and implement network upgrades and new installations.
• Ensure security, availability and performance of all telecom systems.
• Develop and manage the department budget and CAPEX.
• Establish and enforce policies, procedures and SLAs.
• Conduct performance reviews and mentor the infrastructure team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Vendor management

Network engineering

Strategic planning

Education

Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications degree

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a proactive Telecoms Infrastructure Manager to oversee network operations. The role entails leading a technical team, managing maintenance, and shaping strategic development of the company’s telecoms infrastructure.

You will drive uptime, security, and efficiency of critical services while implementing best practices and guiding operational excellence in a coastal city.