Senior 5G Deployment Engineer: RAN & Core Expert

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Cutting-edge 5G technology

Contract role with extension potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled 5G Network Deployment Specialist to join our client’s operations team in Rustenburg, North West. This hands-on role oversees deployment and integration of 5G networks, with focus on RAN and core network elements, ensuring compliance with specifications and timelines.

You will manage end-to-end deployment, perform integration and testing, coordinate site acquisition, and work with vendors and field technicians.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of mobile network deployment experience (LTE/5G).
• Hands-on experience with RAN equipment from major vendors.
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards and mobile network architecture.
• Proficiency with network testing tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end deployment of 5G network infrastructure including site acquisition, installation, and commissioning.
• Integrate and test 5G RAN and Core network elements.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues and ensure safety and standards compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors, PMs, and field technicians to ensure project success.
• Develop deployment plans, progress reports, and as-built documentation.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies for new locations.
• Provide technical guidance to field deployment teams.

Skills

RAN deployment

5G networks

3GPP standards

Project management

Site coordination

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Telecommunications or Electrical Eng

Tools

Ericsson equipment

Nokia equipment

Huawei equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled 5G Network Deployment Specialist to join our client’s operations team in Rustenburg, North West. This hands-on role oversees deployment and integration of 5G networks, with focus on RAN and core network elements, ensuring compliance with specifications and timelines.

You will manage end-to-end deployment, perform integration and testing, coordinate site acquisition, and work with vendors and field technicians.