Remote Telecoms Network Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Full remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and training

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Telecoms Network Planner to design and optimize our telecommunications network infrastructure. This fully remote role focuses on capacity planning, network design documentation, and forecasting future needs to ensure scalable, efficient services.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations teams, analyze traffic data, and present plans to management. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in telecom planning are required, with GIS tools proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or engineering.
• Proficiency in network design tools incl. GIS-based planning tools.
• Strong understanding of network architectures, protocols (IP, MPLS, BGP) and transmission technologies.
• Experience with forecasting methodologies in large-scale networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed network expansion plans, including capacity planning for core, transport, and access networks.
• Create network designs and diagrams, specifying equipment, configurations, and logical layouts.
• Analyze network traffic data and performance metrics to identify trends and forecast future requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless implementation of network plans.
• Research and evaluate new network technologies and their potential application for network growth.
• Prepare technical reports and present network plans to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Network design tools

GIS planning

IP/MPLS/BGP

Forecasting methods

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

GIS-based planning tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and analytical Remote Telecoms Network Planner to join their innovative team. This fully remote position is critical for designing and optimizing the company's telecommunications network infrastructure to meet current and future demand. You will be responsible for capacity planning, network design documentation, and forecasting future network needs, ensuring the scalability and efficiency of their services. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a proactive planner to contribute to the strategic growth of the company's network footprint, working from a location that suits you best within a collaborative, technology-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed network expansion plans, including capacity planning for core, transport, and access networks.
• Create network designs and diagrams, specifying equipment, configurations, and logical layouts.
• Analyze network traffic data and performance metrics to identify trends and forecast future requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless implementation of network plans.
• Research and evaluate new network technologies and their potential application for network growth.
• Prepare technical reports and present network plans to management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or engineering.
• Proficiency in network design tools and software, including GIS-based planning tools.
• Strong understanding of network architectures, protocols (e.g., IP, MPLS, BGP), and transmission technologies.
• Experience with capacity planning and forecasting methodologies in a large-scale network environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience in remote collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Full remote work arrangement with a home office allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance.