Telecoms Network Operations Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Leadership development

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Telecoms Network Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the company's network infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime, performance and reliability.

You will manage a team of network engineers and technicians, drive incident response, and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the NOC to sustain service excellence in the Free State region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in network operations with 2+ in management.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, hardware, software.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and NMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the network operations team with mentorship and performance feedback.
• Oversee monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all network components.
• Develop and implement procedures to improve network efficiency and stability.
• Manage incident response to ensure timely resolution of outages and performance issues.
• Plan maintenance, upgrades, and deployments to minimize disruption.
• Analyze performance data for trends and capacity planning.

Skills

Leadership

Network monitoring

Incident response

Capacity planning

NMS tools

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

NMS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant telecommunications infrastructure provider in Bloemfontein , is seeking an experienced Telecoms Network Operations Manager . This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company's network infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime, performance, and reliability. You will lead a team of skilled network engineers and technicians, manage incident response, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the network operations center (NOC). This is a critical position for an individual passionate about network stability and operational excellence in the Free State region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the network operations team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Oversee the monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all network infrastructure components.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and best practices to enhance network efficiency and stability.
• Manage incident response protocols, ensuring timely resolution of network outages and performance issues.
• Plan and coordinate network maintenance activities, upgrades, and deployments to minimize service disruption.
• Analyze network performance data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and capacity planning needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network operations or a related telecommunications field, with at least 2 years in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, hardware, and software used in telecommunications.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and NMS systems.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive managerial salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement.
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
• A stable and vital role within the telecommunications infrastructure in Bloemfontein .