Draughtsman (Permanent)

Job Title: Group Technology RAN Lead Start Date: 2026-06-29 - 2026-07-29 Vacancy Type: Contractor JHB000984 Sectors: Information Technology Telco Location: Gauteng , Midrand Salary: Brief: Our client in the telecommunications sector is seeking a Group Technology RAN Lead on a contract duration of 6 months. Role purpose and scope: Support creation & development of infrastructure joint venture Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV's) across markets focusing on Towers, Power & RAN (BTS and microwave) SPV Technology Strategy, Architecture and Operating model design for the SPV's Source, drive and negotiate strategic partnerships – vendors, investors, and customers Support the resourcing of Group and in-market SPV teams (headcount resources) Alignment with Group technology strategy and supply chain processes Drive infrastructure sharing, co-build initiatives across ALL market within the Group in partnership with other MNO's, TowerCos or other 3rd party equity investors Overlay demand, network plans and finalise costing Support the Programme Management Office, Group SCM and Group Commercial teams for infrastructure development and sharing across ALL Tower, power and RAN asset classes Engage with Group and market stakeholders, e.g. Group Chief Network Office (CNO) and market Chief Technical Officers (CTOs) and/or relevant technical personnel to drive all tower related infrastructure development, sharing and JV initiatives across the markets Detail: Role Deliverables: TowerCo Set-up & Strategy End-to-End Network Planning Infrastructure & Assets (Tower, Power, Passive) Programme & Delivery Management IT, OSS/BSS & Cybersecurity Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement Execution Legal and Regulatory Governance Market Scope Phase 1 Tanzania Mozambique DRC Lesotho Phase 2 Ethiopia Kenya Egypt Must have technical / professional qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or related technical discipline. Experience: Minimum 10 years' experience in telecommunications networking, with strong exposure to network strategy, RF (RAN) planning, and fibre network planning Proven experience in end-to-end network planning, including RAN, fibre (FTTH/FTTB/FTTS,Metro, NLD), backhaul, and core interconnect Demonstrated experience in large-scale network rollout planning, due diligence, and business case development Experience working in multi-market or Group Technology environments and supporting strategic infrastructure initiatives show more... For more information please contact: Mapula Kganyago Apply