Lead Telecoms Network Planning Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid and pension fund

Advanced training and certifications

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Telecoms Network Planning Engineer to shape capacity and capabilities across the Mpumalanga region, guiding long-term expansion and technology evolution. You will develop expansion plans, forecast traffic, and coordinate with operations to implement upgrades, while pursuing professional development in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering and at least six years in telecom network planning, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering.
• 6+ years in network planning, design or engineering in telecoms.
• Strong knowledge of planning, capacity management, and traffic forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term network expansion and upgrade plans based on forecasts and roadmaps.
• Conduct capacity analysis and allocate resources to meet demand.
• Evaluate new telecom technologies and propose integration into architecture.
• Create detailed network designs and implementation plans for services and upgrades.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth upgrades.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.

Skills

Network planning

Capacity management

Traffic forecasting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Network simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Telecoms Network Planning Engineer to shape capacity and capabilities across the Mpumalanga region, guiding long-term expansion and technology evolution. You will develop expansion plans, forecast traffic, and coordinate with operations to implement upgrades, while pursuing professional development in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering and at least six years in telecom network planning, with