Senior Broadband Network Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Broadband Network Engineer to design, deploy and optimize a high‑speed broadband network from its East London facility. You will lead on-site operations, drive performance tuning, and oversee critical projects to ensure reliability and best‑in‑class user experience.

The role requires a strong background in GPON/EPON, VDSL/ADSL, and IP routing with BGP/OSPF, plus hands-on use of Nokia, Huawei, Cisco or Juniper hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of broadband network engineering experience.
• Deep knowledge of GPON, EPON, VDSL, ADSL.
• Experience with Nokia, Huawei, Cisco, or Juniper hardware.
• Skilled in IP networking, BGP, OSPF, and QoS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork for East London office.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage broadband network infrastructure, including DSLAMs, OLTs, routers, switches, and Wi-Fi systems.
• Develop network architecture plans for network expansion and upgrades to support increasing bandwidth demands.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure high availability and optimal user experience.
• Conduct performance analysis and implement tuning strategies to enhance network speed, latency, and reliability.
• Manage the deployment of new network technologies and services.
• Collaborate with operations and customer support teams to resolve network-related incidents.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, configurations, and diagrams.
• Stay abreast of emerging broadband technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Broadband network design

BGP & OSPF

Troubleshooting

Wi-Fi & QoS

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS/Telecom

Tools

Nokia equipment

Huawei equipment

Cisco gear

Juniper gear

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of broadband and telecommunications services in the Eastern Cape, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Broadband Network Engineer to join their team in East London. This role is essential for the design, deployment, and optimization of the company's high-speed broadband network infrastructure, ensuring reliable and superior internet services for their growing customer base. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of broadband technologies, network architecture, and performance tuning. This position requires a strong commitment to on-site work at our East London facility to oversee critical network operations and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage broadband network infrastructure, including DSLAMs, OLTs, routers, switches, and Wi-Fi systems.
• Develop network architecture plans for network expansion and upgrades to support increasing bandwidth demands.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure high availability and optimal user experience.
• Conduct performance analysis and implement tuning strategies to enhance network speed, latency, and reliability.
• Manage the deployment of new network technologies and services.
• Collaborate with operations and customer support teams to resolve network-related incidents.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, configurations, and diagrams.
• Stay abreast of emerging broadband technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in broadband network engineering or a related telecommunications role.
• In-depth knowledge of broadband access technologies such as GPON, EPON, VDSL, ADSL, and related network protocols.
• Proficiency with network hardware from vendors like Nokia, Huawei, Cisco, or Juniper.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and performance analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, routing (BGP, OSPF), and QoS.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, essential for collaborating within the East London office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced technical training.
• Generous paid time off and annual leave.
• Be instrumental in shaping the future of connectivity in the Eastern Cape from our East London base.