Radio Frequency Network Engineer

Tracker; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Gauteng is seeking a Radio Frequency Network Engineer to monitor and maintain a high-performance radio frequency network. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma or B-Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of five years’ experience in telecommunications. Responsibilities include ensuring network availability, managing maintenance plans, and liaising with customers. This position might require travel. Consider joining a dedicated team in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' work experience in a telecommunications environment.
• Technical knowledge of RF systems and communication systems.
• Be prepared to travel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the radio frequency network for availability.
• Maintain and upgrade the existing radio frequency network.
• Manage an effective preventative maintenance plan.

Skills

Fault finding skills

Analytical skills

Administrative skills

Education

National Diploma or B-Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux

MS Windows

MS Office

Job description

Tracker - Radio Frequency Network Engineer

Tracker requires the services of a Radio Frequency Network Engineer in our Product Performance Department.

We require a diligent and driven individual, who can be a part of a high performing team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor the existing radio frequency network and ensure maximum availability, with minimum downtime.
• Maintain, repair and upgrade the existing radio frequency network, of high sites and repeater sites.
• In consultation with the Network Planning Personnel, identify areas where RF coverage is inadequate and commission new sites in these areas.
• Manage an effective preventative maintenance plan, pertaining specifically to the radio frequency network.
• Install, maintain, repair, and upgrade the network of telemetry field units, used to tests customer's vehicles.
• Manage an effective inventory control system, relating specifically to the various components of the radio frequency network.
• Manage configuration control and engineering change procedures and documentation.
• Manage all fixed assets relating to the network and ensure that they are maintained in a serviceable condition at all times.
• Ensure that any work carried-out to the radio frequency network is completed in the most cost-effective manner.
• Liaise with internal / external customers on issues pertaining to the radio frequency network.
• Assist with new developments and modifications, pertaining to the radio frequency network.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• National Diploma, Higher National Diploma or a B-Tech Degree (Electrical Engineering - light current).
• Minimum of five years' work experience, obtained within a telecommunications environment.
• Technical knowledge, relating specifically to RF systems, communication systems and antennas.
• Possess good fault finding and analytical skills.
• Possess good administrative skills.
• Be prepared to travel.
• Be computer literate (Linux, MS Windows, MS Office) and a self-starter.
• Fall Arrest certification would be advantageous.

Be computer literate (Linux, MS Windows, MS Office) and a self-starter.