Remote 5G Deployment Architect

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,503,000 - 2,504,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote work setup

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Home office allowance

Global collaboration network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled 5G Network Deployment Specialist for a fully remote role. You will plan and deploy 5G network elements, coordinate with global field teams, and optimize performance across RAN, core, and transport layers.

Strong communication and independent work are essential for success in a distributed environment. You will leverage expertise in 5G NR, RF planning, and network optimization while ensuring compliance and comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in mobile network deployment with a focus on 5G technologies.
• Strong knowledge of 5G NR, LTE, RAN, and core network functions (AMF/SMF/UPF).
• Experience with planning tools and RF planning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee deployment of 5G network elements including base stations and backhaul.
• Develop deployment strategies and timelines with field teams and vendors.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to ensure coverage and performance.
• Configure and commission 5G equipment per specs and standards.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues, identify root causes, implement fixes.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering to integrate new features.
• Monitor performance post-deployment and optimize where possible.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain deployment docs.
• Provide technical support to regional deployment teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Independent working

Distributed teamwork

Cloud-native / virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Network planning tools

RF planning concepts

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled 5G Network Deployment Specialist for a fully remote role. You will plan and deploy 5G network elements, coordinate with global field teams, and optimize performance across RAN, core, and transport layers.

Strong communication and independent work are essential for success in a distributed environment. You will leverage expertise in 5G NR, RF planning, and network optimization while ensuring compliance and comprehensive documentation.