Senior RAN Engineer: 5G/LTE Optimization & Deployment

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

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Radio Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize our client’s radio access network across the region. You will drive RF planning, drive tests, and performance analysis to ensure high QoS and capacity.

The role requires a strong background in RF principles, 4G LTE, and 5G NR, with hands-on experience in planning tools. Based on-site in Pretoria with opportunities to work on cutting-edge mobile network projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of RF/RAN experience with focus on design and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with 4G LTE and 5G NR technologies and RF principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan new radio network sites including RF planning.
• Perform drive testing and network performance analysis to identify improvements.
• Optimize radio network parameters to enhance coverage, capacity, and QoS.
• Troubleshoot complex radio network issues including interference and call drops.
• Manage deployment and integration of new radio equipment and software upgrades.
• Develop and maintain RF design documentation and coverage maps.

Skills

RF principles

RAN design

Network optimization

Drive testing

Analytical thinking

Teamwork and communication

Education

Electrical Engineering

Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Atoll

Planet

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Radio Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize our client’s radio access network across the region. You will drive RF planning, drive tests, and performance analysis to ensure high QoS and capacity.

The role requires a strong background in RF principles, 4G LTE, and 5G NR, with hands-on experience in planning tools. Based on-site in Pretoria with opportunities to work on cutting-edge mobile network projects.