Senior Network Planning Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Professional development

Advanced network planning tools

Collaborative environment

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Network Planning Engineer to shape telecom network growth. You will forecast capacity, design scalable architectures for mobile and broadband, and evaluate new technologies to boost performance.

Requirements: Bachelor's in Telecommunications Engineering or related field, at least seven years in network planning and design, strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP and MPLS, and experience with network modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in telecommunications network planning and design.
• Strong understanding of network architectures, protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS), and transport technologies.
• Proficiency in network modeling and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term network capacity plans based on traffic forecasts and business objectives.
• Design scalable and resilient network architectures for services (mobile, broadband).
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance network performance.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for network expansion projects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on implementation of network designs.
• Analyze network performance data to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations for stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in network planning and architecture.

Skills

Network architectures

Traffic analysis

Capacity planning

TCP/IP

BGP

MPLS

Network modeling

4G/5G knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Tools

Network modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Network Planning Engineer to contribute to the development and expansion of their telecommunications network in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role is instrumental in forecasting future network capacity needs, designing scalable network solutions, and ensuring the efficient deployment of new technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of network architectures, traffic analysis, and capacity planning methodologies. You will work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and business units to translate requirements into robust and future-proof network plans. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape the direction of network growth and technology adoption within a leading telecom organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop long-term network capacity plans based on traffic forecasts and business objectives.
• Design scalable and resilient network architectures for various services (e.g., mobile, broadband).
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance network performance and capabilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for network expansion projects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on the implementation of network designs.
• Analyze network performance data to identify areas for optimization and potential bottlenecks.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in network planning and architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in telecommunications network planning and design.
• Strong understanding of network architectures, protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS), and transport technologies.
• Proficiency in network modeling and simulation tools.
• Experience with capacity planning tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of current mobile (4G/5G) and broadband network technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Generous paid annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced certifications.
• Access to advanced network planning tools and software.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Potential for career advancement into architectural roles.