Hybrid RF Planning Engineer - 5G & LTE Network Optimizer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Hybrid working in Pretoria

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced RF Planning Engineer to optimize mobile networks in Pretoria. You will design, plan, and optimize RF networks (2G–5G), perform site surveys and drive tests, and analyze coverage to improve quality and capacity for subscribers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications, 4+ years in RF planning, and proficiency with Atoll, Planet, or TEMS Investigation. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in RF planning and optimization for mobile networks.
• Proficiency with RF planning software such as Atoll, Planet, or TEMS Investigation.
• Strong understanding of radio propagation principles, antenna theory, and cellular network technologies.
• Experience with LTE and 5G network planning is essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF site surveys, drive tests, and network data analysis to identify coverage gaps and interference issues.
• Design and plan new cellular sites (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) and network upgrades using specialized RF planning tools.
• Optimize existing RF network parameters to improve signal quality, capacity, and user experience.
• Develop propagation models and conduct interference analysis.
• Collaborate with network deployment and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate implementation of network plans.
• Generate regular reports on network performance, coverage, and optimization activities in Pretoria.

Skills

RF planning

LTE & 5G

Propagation modelling

Data analysis

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Atoll

Planet

TEMS Investigation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced RF Planning Engineer to optimize mobile networks in Pretoria. You will design, plan, and optimize RF networks (2G–5G), perform site surveys and drive tests, and analyze coverage to improve quality and capacity for subscribers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications, 4+ years in RF planning, and proficiency with Atoll, Planet, or TEMS Investigation. Hybrid work model offered.