Remote Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Learning resources and training

Flexible remote schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Telecoms Network Planner to join the strategic planning division. The role focuses on long-term development and capacity planning of the telecom network, analyzing traffic, forecasting demand, and designing expansion strategies for scalability and efficiency.

This remote position offers the opportunity to impact network infrastructure from anywhere. The candidate will analyze performance, develop capacity plans, model scenarios, and stay ahead of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or Computer Science or related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience in network planning, capacity management, or network design in telecom.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current network performance and traffic patterns to identify optimization and expansion opportunities.
• Develop long-term capacity plans and network growth strategies.
• Model and simulate network performance under varying load conditions.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and industry trends for potential integration.
• Collaborate with network engineers and management to translate plans into actionable projects.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on network capacity, performance, and future requirements.

Skills

Network planning

Capacity management

Network design

Network analysis tools

Simulation software

Analytical thinking

Remote work management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Telecoms Network Planner to join their strategic planning division. This role is fully remote and focuses on the long-term development and capacity planning of the company's telecommunications network. You will analyze network traffic, forecast future demands, and design network expansion strategies to ensure scalability and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional to contribute to the strategic direction of our network infrastructure from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current network performance and traffic patterns to identify areas for optimization and expansion.
• Develop long-term capacity plans and network growth strategies to meet future business needs.
• Model and simulate network performance under various load conditions to ensure robustness.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and industry trends for potential network integration.
• Collaborate with network engineers and management to translate plans into actionable projects.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on network capacity, performance, and future requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience in network planning, capacity management, or network design within the telecom industry.
• Strong understanding of network architectures, protocols, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in network analysis tools and simulation software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data modeling skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and expenses.
• Continuous learning opportunities and access to industry resources.
• Flexible remote working schedule with no requirement for office presence.