5G Deployment Engineer — Remote-First Wireless Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work options

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Professional development

Conferences attendance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Wireless Network Engineer with a 5G specialization to design, implement, optimise, and troubleshoot advanced wireless networks. This role may be remote or remote-friendly, based in Benoni, Gauteng, SA.

You will drive RF planning, site design, performance analysis, and security strategies while leading technical initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of LTE/5G experience, strong knowledge of 3GPP standards, and hands-on experience with planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in wireless network engineering with LTE and 5G focus.
• Proven experience in RF design, propagation modelling, and optimisation.
• Solid knowledge of 3GPP standards, network architecture and protocols.
• Hands-on experience with wireless network planning tools and performance analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan wireless deployments including site selection, RF planning, and capacity for 5G.
• Configure, deploy, and commission base stations, antennas, and core network components.
• Perform RF drive tests and analyse data to optimise coverage and quality.
• Troubleshoot complex wireless issues and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain design documents, configurations, and performance reports.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure project delivery.
• Stay updated on 5G tech, standards, and best practices.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to network security strategies and technical leadership for juniors.

Skills

Wireless network design

RF planning

5G deployment

Network optimisation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Wireless planning tools

Performance analysis software

RF test equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Wireless Network Engineer with a 5G specialization to design, implement, optimise, and troubleshoot advanced wireless networks. This role may be remote or remote-friendly, based in Benoni, Gauteng, SA.

You will drive RF planning, site design, performance analysis, and security strategies while leading technical initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of LTE/5G experience, strong knowledge of 3GPP standards, and hands-on experience with planning