Technical Director–network Planning & Optimization

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership for end-to-end radio and transmission network planning and optimization across multi-technology environments (2G/3G/4G/5G and future evolution).
  • Define and drive long-term KPI/KQI performance strategies aligned with business objectives and emerging industry standard Identify areas of improvement, and implement solutions.
  • Oversee large-scale network transformation and swap programs, ensuring seamless delivery, operational excellence, and post-deployment performance assurance.
  • Serve as the highest-level technical authority, offering visionary guidance on radio and transmission architecture, spectrum utilization, and network evolution.
  • Engage with C-level stakeholders and external partners to represent technical strategies, influence decision-making, and support strategic customer engagements.
  • Lead cross-regional engineering, operations, and project teams to foster innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge transfer.
  • Mentor senior engineers and technical managers, building organizational capability and ensuring succession planning in critical technology domains.
Requirements: * 15+ years of progressive experience in telecom network architecture, planning, optimization, and leadership.
  • Deep technical expertise in wireless communications, including in-depth knowledge of 2G-5G technologies and network design principles.
  • Strong track record in leading KPI/KQI-driven transformation initiatives at national or regional scale.
  • Proven success in managing end-to-end network swap and modernization programs in complex operational environments.
  • Advanced understanding of Radio and Transmission technologies, spectrum planning, and performance engineering.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across business and technology domains.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, multicultural teams and drive alignment across engineering, commercial, and customer-facing functions.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1489902
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
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