Hybrid Senior Telecom Network Planner

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel allowance for site visits

Comprehensive medical aid and pension

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Telecommunications Network Planner for Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This hybrid role blends strategic planning with on-site meetings and site assessments to shape long-term expansion and capacity planning.

You will design scalable telecom networks, evaluate new technologies, and prepare detailed specifications, while ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset and 5+ years in network design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, Civil), Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunications network design and planning.
• Proven experience in capacity planning and network architecture development.
• Strong understanding of various telecommunications technologies (e.g., fiber optics, wireless, IP networking).
• Proficiency with network planning tools and GIS software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote and on-site work.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks affecting telecommunications infrastructure deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic plans for network growth and expansion, considering market trends and technological advancements.
• Conduct capacity planning for various network segments, including core, transport, and access layers.
• Design network layouts and infrastructure requirements, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Create detailed network blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and deployment teams to translate plans into actionable project scopes.
• Analyze existing network infrastructure to identify areas for upgrade or optimization.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and solutions for potential integration into the network.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in network planning.
• Assist in the budgeting process for network development and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

GIS software

Network planning tools

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Telecommunications Network Planner for Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This hybrid role blends strategic planning with on-site meetings and site assessments to shape long-term expansion and capacity planning.

You will design scalable telecom networks, evaluate new technologies, and prepare detailed specifications, while ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset and 5+ years in network design.