Telecoms Project Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Executive health benefits

Professional development & certs

Company-provided vehicle

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Telecoms Project Manager to oversee complex network deployment projects in the Nelspruit area. You will lead from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage internal teams and external contractors. You will define scope, develop plans, monitor progress, and report on key metrics to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in telecom or infrastructure.
• PMP or Prince2 certification is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of network deployment methodologies and technologies.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Asana).

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize telecom projects on time and within budget.
• Define scope, goals and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Manage project teams, internal staff and external contractors.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Ensure QA and client satisfaction throughout the lifecycle.
• Communicate updates, status reports, and key metrics to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in delivering advanced telecommunications solutions, is seeking an accomplished Telecoms Project Manager to oversee complex network deployment projects in the Nelspruit area. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational and leadership skills to manage projects from inception through to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to manage high-impact projects that are vital to the region's digital infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize telecommunications projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.


• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.


• Develop detailed project plans, resource allocation, and timelines.


• Manage project teams, including internal staff and external contractors, ensuring effective collaboration.


• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.


• Ensure quality assurance and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.


• Communicate project updates, status reports, and key metrics to all relevant parties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.


• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Project Manager, specifically within the telecommunications or infrastructure sector.


• PMP or Prince2 certification is highly advantageous.


• Strong understanding of network deployment methodologies and technologies.


• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and substantial project completion bonuses.


• Comprehensive executive health benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.


• Significant role in shaping the region's telecommunications landscape.


• Company-provided vehicle and travel expenses covered for projects in and around Nelspruit.