Senior 5G Solutions Engineer — Hybrid, PoCs, RAN to Core

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Hybrid work

Training support

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly motivated 5G Solutions Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced 5G solutions for enterprise and carrier clients. The role covers RAN, 5G core, and edge computing, with a hybrid work model requiring some on-site engagement in Centurion, Gauteng.

You will translate complex requirements into practical, high-impact solutions, contribute to PoCs, provide technical guidance, and stay current with 3GPP standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in telecommunications with focus on mobile networks (4G/5G).
• In-depth knowledge of 5G NR and 5G Core (NSA/SA).
• Experience with cloud-native tech and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end 5G solutions (RAN, core, transport).
• Develop PoCs and demos of 5G solutions.
• Provide expert technical consultation to clients.
• Create solution designs and integration guides.
• Engage with partners to evaluate new capabilities.
• Lead training for teams and clients.

Skills

6+ years telecom

5G knowledge

RAN and core network

IP networking

Cloud-native tech

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE/Telecom/CS

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud platforms

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly motivated 5G Solutions Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced 5G solutions for enterprise and carrier clients. The role covers RAN, 5G core, and edge computing, with a hybrid work model requiring some on-site engagement in Centurion, Gauteng.

You will translate complex requirements into practical, high-impact solutions, contribute to PoCs, provide technical guidance, and stay current with 3GPP standards.