5G Deployment Engineer — Hybrid Work & Regional Impact

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated 5G Network Deployment Engineer to roll out next-generation mobile infrastructure in Nelspruit and the Mpumalanga region. You will install, configure, and commission 5G base stations, perform site surveys, and ensure deployments meet design specs and performance standards.

This role requires hands-on experience with 5G equipment and a solid understanding of deployment processes, NSA/SA modes, and RF principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE or Telecommunications.
• 3+ years in mobile network deployment (4G/5G).
• Hands-on with 5G RAN equipment from major vendors.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission 5G base stations and related equipment.
• Perform site surveys and prepare deployment plans.
• Conduct integration testing and troubleshooting for deployment success.
• Collaborate with planning and operations to validate post-deployment performance.
• Adhere to safety, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

5G RAN deployment

RF principles

Site surveys

Network integration

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

5G equipment (radios/basebands)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated 5G Network Deployment Engineer to roll out next-generation mobile infrastructure in Nelspruit and the Mpumalanga region. You will install, configure, and commission 5G base stations, perform site surveys, and ensure deployments meet design specs and performance standards.

This role requires hands-on experience with 5G equipment and a solid understanding of deployment processes, NSA/SA modes, and RF principles.