Managing Executive: Infrastructure

Skip to main contentCareersDashboardProfileEnglishJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionIf we can connect, we can create a better future. Join us.View All JobsManaging Executive: InfrastructureJohannesburg, South AfricaApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionPerks and benefitsRequisition ID287251Date posted07/21/2026 When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1. The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa. Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2026.Role Purpose/Business Unit: To managed technology infrastructure and strategic partnerships, specifically focussing on fibre, data centre and digital infrastructure strategy across markets, operating as an executive infrastructure leader with accountability for shaping growth, investment, deployment and operating models across capital-intensive infrastructure platforms.To originate, structure and oversee fibre and data centre opportunities, including terrestrial and metro fibre, cross-border connectivity, subsea cable and landing strategy, wholesale/carrier models, hyperscaler and enterprise partnerships, co-builds and strategic investment opportunities.To provide executive leadership across commercial, operational, regulatory, technology and investment dimensions of infrastructure development, through build-versus-buy-versus-lease decisions, partner engagement and alignment to the broader technology roadmap.Your responsibilities will include: To execute and drive the Group strategy for fibre, data centres and broader digital infrastructure platforms, aligned to Group technology, commercial, M&A and market growth priorities.Take end-to-end ownership of strategic infrastructure initiatives across technology, finance, legal and regulatory workstreams, ensuring integrated decision-making, accountable delivery and alignment from opportunity origination through execution, approvals and operational handover.Lead the evaluation, structuring and execution of fibre and data centre opportunities, including market prioritisation, feasibility assessment, investment cases, ownership models, partnerships and long-term operating models.Develop data centre strategy across edge, regional and hyperscale-adjacent opportunities, including interconnect strategy, colocation ecosystems, power and energy resilience, partner selection and commercial models.Own strategic partnerships with hyperscalers, carriers, operators, investors, infrastructure funds, data centre partners, fibre providers, vendors and development finance institutions to unlock high-impact infrastructure growth.Support wholesale and B2B commercial strategy, including long-term contracts, IRUs, dark fibre, wavelength, carrier and enterprise connectivity propositions, customer negotiations and pricing principles.Provide executive oversight of business plans, Board and EXCO submissions, governance forums, regulatory approvals, competition filings, licence considerations, term sheets and long-form commercial agreements.Drive large-scale infrastructure deployment and execution discipline across markets, ensuring capital allocation, delivery milestones, reliability, resilience, operational readiness and stakeholder commitments are actively managed.Represent the Group in executive, Board, partner, investor and external forums, articulating the strategic rationale, investment case and delivery roadmap for fibre, data centre and digital infrastructure platforms.The ideal candidate for this role will have: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Computer Science, Commerce or a related discipline (Essential).Postgraduate qualification such as an MBA, Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology, Finance, Strategy or Law (Highly advantageous).Relevant executive or professional training in programme delivery, infrastructure finance, commercial negotiation, governance or regulatory management will be advantageous.Track record of senior executive leadership in...