Telecoms Project Manager

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PMP certification support

Company vehicle

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa's North West region seeks an accomplished Telecoms Project Manager to oversee network deployment and upgrade projects in Klerksdorp. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budgets, and resources from initiation to closure.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and deep understanding of telecommunications lifecycles. You will drive strategic initiatives to enhance network infrastructure and service capabilities, with travel as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years focused on telecommunications projects.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize telecoms projects according to deadlines and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues throughout the lifecycle.
• Communicate project progress, updates, and challenges to stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Project coordination

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/CS/business)

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Telecoms Project Manager to oversee critical network deployment and upgrade projects in Klerksdorp . You will lead cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring successful delivery from initiation to closure. This role requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of telecommunications project lifecycles. You will be instrumental in driving strategic initiatives that enhance our network infrastructure and service capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize telecoms projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project progress, updates, and challenges effectively to all stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management , with at least 3 years focused on telecommunications projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to manage high-impact telecoms infrastructure projects.
• Professional development and PMP certification support.
• A dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and results.
• Company vehicle and travel allowances.