Technical Director

The client is looking for a Technical Director (Network Planning & Optimization) to work a 6 month rolling contract based in South Africa (Johannesburg).

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 standards. 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.