Remote Telecom Network Planner

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Fully remote work opportunity

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development and training

Home office setup support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Telecom Network Planner to drive capacity planning and network design across South Africa. The role is fully remote and involves forecasting needs, evaluating new technologies, and documenting plans to ensure scalable, reliable connectivity.

You will work independently with a dispersed team, analyzing traffic patterns, building business cases for upgrades, and staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degreeRequired in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in telecommunications network planning or design.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, MPLS, 4G/5G, and optical networks.
• Experience with capacity planning and traffic analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network traffic data and forecast capacity requirements.
• Develop long and short-term network plans including expansions.
• Design network architectures for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Evaluate new network technologies for future planning.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to align plans with implementation.
• Create detailed network design documents and specs.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Build business cases for network investments and upgrades.
• Keep up with industry trends and best practices in network planning.
• Maintain network documentation, capacity reports and forecasts.

Skills

IP networking

MPLS

4G/5G

Traffic analysis

Network planning

Remote work

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Network planning software

Simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and forward-thinking Remote Telecom Network Planner to join their team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to the strategic expansion and optimization of our client's telecommunications network from anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for capacity planning, network design, and forecasting future network needs to ensure service delivery excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of network architecture, traffic analysis, and planning tools. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of connectivity for our client, working independently and collaborating with a dispersed team of experts to drive innovation in the telecom industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze network traffic data and usage patterns to forecast future capacity requirements.
• Develop long-term and short-term network plans, including expansion and upgrade strategies.
• Design network architectures that meet performance, scalability, and reliability objectives.
• Evaluate new network technologies and their potential impact on future planning.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure alignment between plans and implementation.
• Prepare detailed network design documents and technical specifications.
• Identify potential network bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Develop business cases for network investments and upgrades.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in network planning and design.
• Create and maintain network documentation, including capacity reports and forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunications network planning or design.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, MPLS, mobile network architecture (4G/5G), and optical networks.
• Proficiency in network planning and simulation tools.
• Experience with capacity planning and traffic analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Knowledge of cloud networking concepts is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work opportunity, providing ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Generous annual leave and other paid time off benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Support for home office setup and connectivity.
• Engage with challenging projects that shape the future of telecommunications.