Position: Project Manager - TelecommunicationProject Manager - Telecommunication Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: R15,000 – R18,000 per month (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)
About the Role
Responsible for managing and overseeing telecommunications maintenance projects for MTN, ensuring the effective maintenance, repair and operational performance of cellular tower infrastructure and related network equipment. Coordinate field teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients to ensure that maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, within project timelines and in accordance with MTN's technical and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, scheduling, and overseeing daily maintenance activities to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
- Managing preventative and corrective maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure, including fault identification, troubleshooting, repairs, and quality assurance.
- Supervising technicians, field teams, and subcontractors while ensuring adequate resources, equipment, and site access requirements are in place.
- Acting as the primary liaison between MTN, suppliers, subcontractors, landlords, and other stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and addressing operational concerns.
- Monitoring project budgets, operational costs, quotations, invoices, and payment claims to ensure effective financial management and cost control.
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and industry standards, including the management of permits, PPE, and required documentation.
- Preparing and submitting maintenance reports, tracking SLA performance, monitoring outstanding faults and work orders, and implementing corrective actions to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Responsible for overseeing and managing project administrators to ensure efficient and accurate project administration. Key duties include supervising daily administrative activities, monitoring team performance and productivity, maintaining accurate project records and documentation, overseeing reporting systems and project trackers, allocating administrative tasks, and ensuring all project-related documentation, invoices, claims, and reports are submitted within required deadlines.
- The role also involves following up on outstanding actions and ensuring regular progress updates are provided to support overall project success.
Minimum RequirementsQualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in telecommunications maintenance, infrastructure projects, or network operations.
- Experience managing field technicians, subcontractors, and project administrators.
- Knowledge of MTN or telecommunications industry standards and SLA requirements.
Skills & Competencies
- Technical Skills
- Telecommunications maintenance and infrastructure management
Project Management Skills
- Project planning and scheduling
- Resource allocation and workforce coordination
- Maintenance programme management
- Risk identification and problem-solving
- Time management and deadline management
- Operational planning and execution
- Performance monitoring and continuous improvement
Leadership & People Management Competencies
- Team leadership and supervision
- Contractor and subcontractor management
- Staff performance management
- Coaching and mentoring of administrative and technical teams
- Delegation and workload management
- Decision-making and accountability
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Client relationship management
- Stakeholder engagement and coordination
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Professional verbal and written communication
- Meeting facilitation and presentation skills
- Customer service orientation
Administrative Competencies
- Document control and records management
- Administrative process management
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Project administration oversight
- Data analysis and reporting
- Follow-up and task tracking
Core Behavioural Competencies
- Strong organisational skills
- Leadership and initiative
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability and resilience
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Results-oriented mindset
- Strong attention to detail
- Proactive approach to challenges
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
- Preventative and corrective maintenance planning
- Fault identification, troubleshooting, and resolution
- SLA monitoring and performance management
- Quality assurance and compliance monitoring
- Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) compliance
- Budget management and cost control
- Quotations, invoicing, and payment claim administration
- Project reporting and documentation management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and project tracking systems
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their updated CV together with copies of qualifications and certifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Employer: Thabiletrade 1129 CC
Email: recruitment@thabiletradecc.co.za
Pay: R15 000,00 - R18 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
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