Senior Radio Access Network (RAN) Specialist

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based incentives

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior RAN Specialist to design, deploy, and optimize 4G/LTE and 5G RAN systems in Upington. You will lead troubleshooting, capacity planning, and collaboration with core and transport teams to ensure high network performance.

You’ll contribute to documentation, stay current with 5G NR standards, and mentor junior engineers while traveling within the Northern Cape as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Radio Access Network (RAN) engineering.
• Strong expertise in 4G/LTE and 5G RAN technologies (e.g., eNodeB, gNB, RAN protocols).
• Proficiency with RAN optimization tools and techniques.
• Experience with RF planning and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and configure RAN equipment, including base stations, antennas, and controllers.
• Optimize RAN performance to ensure high availability, capacity, and quality of service.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex RAN-related issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies for new RAN deployments and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for RAN configurations and procedures.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams (core, transport) to ensure seamless network integration.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in RAN technology, including 5G NR features and standards.
• Perform capacity planning and analysis for RAN elements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and field technicians.
• Monitor network performance and KPIs, reporting on key metrics and trends.

Skills

RAN engineering

4G/LTE

5G RAN

RF planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RAN optimization tools

Network simulators

Planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in telecommunications infrastructure, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Radio Access Network (RAN) Specialist to join their technical team in Upington, Northern Cape . This role is critical for the design, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting of our client's advanced RAN systems. You will play a key part in ensuring the performance, capacity, and reliability of our mobile network services. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of 4G/LTE and 5G RAN technologies, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a vital sector, contributing to the connectivity of the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and configure RAN equipment, including base stations, antennas, and controllers.
• Optimize RAN performance to ensure high availability, capacity, and quality of service.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex RAN-related issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies for new RAN deployments and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for RAN configurations and procedures.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams (core, transport) to ensure seamless network integration.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in RAN technology, including 5G NR features and standards.
• Perform capacity planning and analysis for RAN elements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and field technicians.
• Monitor network performance and KPIs, reporting on key metrics and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Radio Access Network (RAN) engineering.
• Strong expertise in 4G/LTE and 5G RAN technologies (e.g., eNodeB, gNB, RAN protocols).
• Proficiency with RAN optimization tools and techniques.
• Experience with RF planning and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with network simulators and planning software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience with specific vendor equipment (e.g., Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei) is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel within the Northern Cape as required.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Benefits include medical aid, a provident fund, and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and training in the latest RAN technologies are readily available.
• You will be working in a dynamic environment with a team of dedicated professionals, contributing to the essential telecommunications infrastructure of the Northern Cape .