Remote Senior Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Planner to shape long-term network strategy in a remote-capable role based in South Africa. You will develop expansion plans, forecast capacity needs, and drive technology roadmaps in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills and experience presenting to senior management, with a fully remote arrangement and performance-based incentives. A competitive package is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in telecoms network planning, design, or architecture.
• Deep knowledge of mobile (4G/5G), fixed-line, fiber and IP networking.
• Proven capacity planning and forecasting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term strategic plans for network expansion.
• Conduct capacity planning analyses and forecast traffic demands.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendors for upgrades.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align plans with objectives.
• Prepare detailed proposals and investment presentations.

Skills

Telecoms planning

Capacity forecasting

4G/5G technologies

Network modeling

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Network modelling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Planner to shape long-term network strategy in a remote-capable role based in South Africa. You will develop expansion plans, forecast capacity needs, and drive technology roadmaps in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills and experience presenting to senior management, with a fully remote arrangement and performance-based incentives. A competitive package is offered.