Telecoms Infrastructure Manager

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Telecoms Infrastructure Manager to oversee their network operations in Richards Bay . This leadership role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and strategic development of the company's telecommunications infrastructure. You will lead a team of technical specialists, ensuring the uptime, security, and efficiency of critical network services that support business operations. This position offers the chance to shape the future of our infrastructure, implement best practices, and drive operational excellence in a key coastal city.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of network engineers and technicians responsible for infrastructure maintenance and support.
• Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of network upgrades and new installations.
• Ensure the security, availability, and performance of all telecommunications systems and services.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget, including capital expenditure for infrastructure projects.
• Establish and enforce operational policies, procedures, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct performance reviews, provide mentorship, and foster professional development within the infrastructure team.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience (7+ years) in managing telecommunications infrastructure and teams.
• In-depth knowledge of network hardware, software, and protocols relevant to a large-scale telecom environment.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and vendor management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment in Richards Bay , balancing office and remote duties.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous leave entitlement and support for continuous learning.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• A collaborative and supportive management culture.