Senior RF Engineer – Hybrid, Polokwane Wireless Growth

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Engineer for our client in Polokwane, Limpopo, to design, optimize and troubleshoot RF networks for mobile and wireless services. The role blends in-office collaboration with field work and requires experience with RF planning tools and drive testing.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in RF engineering, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of GSM/LTE/5G, plus willingness to travel for site testing and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in RF engineering for mobile networks (GSM, LTE, 5G).
• Proficiency with RF planning/optimization tools (Atoll, Planet).
• Strong understanding of propagation, antenna theory, and wireless principles.
• Experience with drive testing tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize RF networks, including cell planning, frequency planning, and power control.
• Drive testing and post-processing analysis to evaluate network performance and identify improvements.
• Troubleshoot RF issues including interference, coverage gaps, and capacity problems.
• Develop and maintain RF documentation: propagation maps, equipment lists, site plans.
• Collaborate with site acquisition to identify and secure locations for new base stations.
• Analyze network KPIs and implement strategies to enhance coverage and call quality.
• Stay current with RF technology and wireless standards.
• Mentor junior RF engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with RF spectrum regulatory requirements.
• Plan and deploy new wireless technologies.

Skills

RF design

Network optimization

Drive testing

Data analysis

Team mentoring

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications

Tools

Atoll

Planet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Engineer for our client in Polokwane, Limpopo, to design, optimize and troubleshoot RF networks for mobile and wireless services. The role blends in-office collaboration with field work and requires experience with RF planning tools and drive testing.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in RF engineering, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of GSM/LTE/5G, plus willingness to travel for site testing and regulatory compliance.