Remote Telecoms Network Planning Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Remote work

Home office budget

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Telecoms Network Planning Engineer to join the strategic network development team. You will develop long-term capacity plans and lead expansion projects while analyzing performance data to optimize the network.

This fully remote role supports operations nationwide from South Africa, with emphasis on scalable, future-ready solutions and collaboration across virtual teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in telecom network planning, design, or engineering.
• Strong understanding of network architectures, capacity planning & forecasting.
• Experience with modeling tools and simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term network capacity plans based on traffic forecasts, service growth, and technology evolution.
• Design and engineer network expansion projects, including equipment selection, configuration planning, and implementation strategies.
• Analyze network performance data to identify areas for optimization and recommend upgrades or new deployments.
• Evaluate and pilot new technologies and solutions to enhance network capabilities and meet future business requirements.
• Collaborate with network operations, engineering, and business units to ensure alignment of planning activities with overall objectives.
• Prepare technical proposals, reports, and cost estimations for network development initiatives.

Skills

Network planning

Capacity planning

Traffic forecasting

Telecoms engineering

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Network modeling tools

Simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Telecoms Network Planning Engineer to join their strategic network development team. This fully remote position allows you to contribute to the long-term growth and efficiency of our client's telecoms network from anywhere. You will be responsible for capacity planning, network expansion projects, and the evaluation of new technologies to meet future service demands. This role is ideal for an analytical engineer who can forecast needs, design scalable solutions, and work collaboratively in a virtual environment to shape the future of connectivity, supporting operations near Upington .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop long-term network capacity plans based on traffic forecasts, service growth, and technology evolution.
• Design and engineer network expansion projects, including equipment selection, configuration planning, and implementation strategies.
• Analyze network performance data to identify areas for optimization and recommend upgrades or new deployments.
• Evaluate and pilot new technologies and solutions to enhance network capabilities and meet future business requirements.
• Collaborate with network operations, engineering, and business units to ensure alignment of planning activities with overall objectives.
• Prepare technical proposals, reports, and cost estimations for network development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or engineering.
• Strong understanding of network architectures, capacity planning methodologies, and traffic forecasting techniques.
• Proficiency with network modeling tools and simulation software.
• Knowledge of various transmission technologies (e.g., fiber optics, microwave) and IP networking principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, essential for remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and performance bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from your preferred location.
• Generous home office setup budget and ongoing technology support.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in network planning.
• Play a vital role in shaping the future infrastructure of the telecoms industry, impacting services across South Africa and beyond.