Senior Remote 5G Wireless Network Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Wireless Network Engineer specialized in 5G to design, deploy, and optimize advanced wireless networks. You will work remotely while supporting Pretoria, Gauteng operations, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability of 5G services.

The role demands hands-on 5G NR/LTE expertise, RF planning, and strong problem‑solving abilities, with opportunities to collaborate across teams and stay current with evolving telecommunications technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on wireless network engineering with focus on 5G.
• In-depth knowledge of 5G NR, LTE, UMTS.
• Experience with RF planning tools, spectrum analysis, performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in configuring wireless equipment from major vendors.
• Understanding of IP networking, routing, and transport layers.
• Familiarity with NFV and SDN concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage 5G RAN and core network components.
• Perform site surveys, RF planning, and optimization for coverage and capacity.
• Troubleshoot wireless network issues and improve performance.
• Monitor network metrics and implement stability improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and diagrams.
• Stay current with 5G advancements and industry trends.
• Test and validate hardware/software releases for wireless infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to field technicians.
• Contribute to network expansion and upgrade strategies.

Skills

5G expertise

RF planning

IP networking

SDN/NFV concepts

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

RF planning tools

Spectrum analysis

NFV

SDN controllers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Wireless Network Engineer specialized in 5G to design, deploy, and optimize advanced wireless networks. You will work remotely while supporting Pretoria, Gauteng operations, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability of 5G services.

The role demands hands-on 5G NR/LTE expertise, RF planning, and strong problem‑solving abilities, with opportunities to collaborate across teams and stay current with evolving telecommunications technologies.