SAQ Manager
- by Tangent International
- Location Johannesburg, South Africa
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Salary
not disclosed
1 hour ago
Job Description:
The client is looking for an SAQ Manager to work a 3 month rolling contract based in South Africa (Johannesburg).
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end Site Acquisition (SAQ) process.
- Follow up on NTPs, landlord approvals, site access, lease agreements, permits, and related documentation.
- Coordinate with MTN, IHS, Sentech, Eskom, landlords, municipalities, and other third parties.
- Arrange and confirm site access for survey, installation, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
- Ensure access is confirmed before teams are dispatched to site.
- Maintain and update the SAQ/access tracker and provide regular progress updates.
- Identify and escalate delays, risks, and dependencies affecting project delivery.
- Coordinate with internal teams including MW, RAN, Design, Construction, BO, and Project Management.
- Support resolution of landlord, access, lease, and approval-related issues.
- Ensure SAQ activities are completed according to project timelines and customer requirements.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Property, Real Estate, Town Planning, Project Management, Telecommunications, or related field.
- Experience in telecom site acquisition, SAQ, landlord management, or site access coordination.
- Experience with MTN, IHS, Sentech, Eskom, tower companies, or similar infrastructure providers is an advantage.
- Good understanding of NTP, lease agreements, site access, and third-party approval processes.
- Strong communication, negotiation, coordination, and follow-up skills.
- Able to manage multiple sites and work under pressure.
- Good Excel and reporting skills.
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel when required.
Please note: due to urgent hiring the client has requested consultants based in South Africa.
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Job Type
Contract, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector Telecommunications