Senior Radio Network Optimization Engineer LTE/5G

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Radio Network Optimization Engineer for its Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal team. The role focuses on enhancing RF performance to improve coverage, capacity and user experience across mobile networks.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in radio optimization, with hands-on experience using TEMS, Atoll and Nemo, and a solid RF theory background. A proactive, analytical communicator who can work independently will thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/telecommunications/computer science or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in radio network optimization for mobile networks (GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G).
• Proficiency with TEMS, Atoll, Nemo, or similar RF optimization tools.
• Strong knowledge of RF principles, propagation models, and antenna theory.
• Experience with network performance monitoring and analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of radio network performance metrics (KPIs, call drops, throughput, handovers).
• Identify root causes of performance issues and propose optimization solutions.
• Adjust network parameters and configurations to improve coverage, capacity, QoS.
• Perform drive testing and post-processing analyses in real-world conditions.
• Collaborate with planning and engineering teams for deployments and upgrades.
• Develop optimization plans based on analysis and business objectives.
• Monitor impact of changes and refine optimization efforts.
• Generate performance reports for management with findings and actions.
• Stay current with RAN technologies including 4G LTE and 5G.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to address issues and share best practices.

Skills

Radio network optimization

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications / Computer Science

Tools

TEMS

Atoll

Nemo

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Radio Network Optimization Engineer for its Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal team. The role focuses on enhancing RF performance to improve coverage, capacity and user experience across mobile networks.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in radio optimization, with hands-on experience using TEMS, Atoll and Nemo, and a solid RF theory background. A proactive, analytical communicator who can work independently will thrive in this position.