Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Health & wellness programs

Pension plan

Professional certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Telecoms Solutions Architect in Durban to lead design and implementation of next‑generation telecom solutions. You will work with sales, engineering and product teams to craft scalable architectures aligning with client needs and market trends.

The role requires deep knowledge of 5G, LTE, SDN/NFV, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and IP networking, with a track record of delivering complex projects and mentoring teams.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecom network design and architecture.
• Proven ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior management.
• Experience with project lifecycle management and solution validation.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecom solutions encompassing voice, data, and cloud services.
• Develop technical proposals and architecture diagrams for client engagements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for adoption.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and innovative Telecoms Solutions Architect to drive the design and implementation of next-generation telecommunications solutions in Durban . This pivotal role requires a deep understanding of network technologies, cloud integration, and business requirements to craft robust and scalable solutions. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and product management teams to define technical strategies and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects that meet client needs and align with market trends. This is an excellent opportunity to influence the technological direction of a leading telecom provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecom solutions encompassing voice, data, and cloud services.
• Develop technical proposals and architecture diagrams for client engagements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for adoption.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecom network design and architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of 5G, LTE, SDN/NFV, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and IP networking.
• Proven ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior management.
• Experience with project lifecycle management and solution validation.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Generous pension fund and life insurance.
• Support for continuous learning and professional certifications.
• A challenging role shaping the future of telecommunications in Durban .