Senior 5G Wireless Network Engineer — Hybrid (Paarl)

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement annuity

Hybrid work model

Leave allowance

International assignments

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Wireless Network Engineer to design, deploy and optimize a 5G network in Paarl, Western Cape. The role includes site surveys, RF planning, and hands-on work at network locations with office planning and analysis.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in wireless engineering with LTE/5G focus, RAN knowledge, and strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and documentation skills. Hybrid work model offered with travel to Paarl and surrounding Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in wireless network engineering, LTE/5G focus.
• Strong knowledge of RAN technologies including NSA/SA, small cells, macro sites.
• Proficiency with RF planning tools and performance analysis software.
• Willingness to travel within Paarl and Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and configure 5G wireless network elements (RAN components).
• Optimize wireless network performance for high availability and low latency.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies for new 5G deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex wireless issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with planning, operations and field technicians for integration.
• Maintain detailed network documentation and configuration guides.
• Stay updated on 5G advances, standards, and deployment techniques.
• Perform RF planning and optimization for coverage and capacity.
• Manage vendor relationships and assess new technologies.
• Ensure network security best practices are implemented.

Skills

RAN design

LTE/5G

RF planning

Performance analysis

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

RF planning tools

Network simulation software

Performance analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Wireless Network Engineer to design, deploy and optimize a 5G network in Paarl, Western Cape. The role includes site surveys, RF planning, and hands-on work at network locations with office planning and analysis.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in wireless engineering with LTE/5G focus, RAN knowledge, and strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and documentation skills. Hybrid work model offered with travel to Paarl and surrounding Western Cape.