SBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including towers, buildings, rooftops, DAS and small cells. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.
We welcome your interest in SBA. Let us know a little about you by checking all that apply:
You are a self-starter.
You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
You have a strong work ethic.
You are passionate and driven to achieve results.
You are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
You continuously challenge yourself to find innovative ways to improve.
You may be a perfect fit. At SBA, we operate with the highest sense of integrity and commitment to quality. We focus on achievement and operate with responsiveness, timeliness and accountability. Our culture of excellence incorporates working collegially, where every team member can contribute meaningfully and make a difference.
If you are ready to make an impact, join our team!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Accountable for, manages and leads all internal and customer-facing SBA business and operations activities in South Africa and all SBA team members and contractors employed in such activities. These duties include: managing all direct and indirect functional operations including customer relationship management, site marketing, leasing, business development, site acquisition, tower permitting and construction, leasing, site operations and maintenance, mergers & acquisitions, accounting, human resources and legal.
Maintain close relationships with tenant key stakeholders at incumbent and new entrant wireless carriers to market and support SBA's current portfolio of towers, rooftops, strategic properties and any other new service offerings in South Africa.
Works with subordinate business development and site marketing managers to canvass existing tenants, prospective tenants, ground landowners, rooftop owners and other infrastructure and property owners to identify new business opportunities.
Successfully develops business opportunities for the construction of new telecommunications towers, the management of new strategic real estate properties and the acquisition of other owners' existing telecommunications towers in South Africa.
Collaborates with the US-based M&A team to identify, analyze, contract and close on additional existing towers and rooftops in South Africa.
Collaborates with land buy out team to facilitate the buyout, buy-down and rent renegotiation of leased properties.
Collaborates with the US-based Engineering, Construction Management and Safety teams to ensure all tower build and modification activities comply with SBA policies, practices and standards as well as committed timelines, cost and quality.
Collaborates with the US-based Leasing and Site Management teams to ensure all leasing, collocation tower operations are carried out per SBA policies, practices, standards and directives.
Collaborates with the US-based International Operations team to ensure all tower operations, repair, maintenance and documentation are carried out per SBA policies, practices, standards and directives.
Stays abreast of and participates in South African internet, communications and technology industry and regulatory bodies on issues related to SBA's business in South Africa.
Implements and executes processes and procedures across all SBA business lines in South Africa to maximize the experience, benefit and value of the US-based back office, while still maintaining a local feel and presence in South Africa.
Accountable for and manages the P&L for SBA's business in South Africa and engages with appropriate US-based SBA groups to ensure compliance with key financial processes and procedures.
Responsible for other duties as assigned by the executive leadership team of SBA.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Professionally manage multiple levels of employees and contractors to help them achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
Hire, train and develop staff as needed.
What You'll Need – Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required in any related field of study, MBA beneficial.
5 -10+ years' experience in the wireless deployment and infrastructure industry, or carrier businesses.
Demonstrated knowledge and intermediate proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.
Language Skills:
Professional proficiency in English.
Ability to read and interpret reports and documents in both spoken and written English.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and co-workers in both South Africa and United States and with our Corporate Headquarters.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area and volume.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid country Driver's License.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to hear, understand and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone.
Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
Sitting 75% of the day.
Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
Manual dexterity to input data into the computer.
Ability to stoop and bend.
Ability to travel extensively by air and ground transportation.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Moderate Noise Level
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