Senior RF Engineer — Lead Wireless Network Optimization

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary equivalent to market package

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance incentives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join the Western Cape team, based in Paarl. You will drive RF network design, optimization, and performance tuning to ensure strong signal strength, coverage, and capacity.

You will analyze network data, conduct drive tests, and collaborate with planning and operations to deploy advanced wireless technologies. A path to mentorship and regulatory compliance is included.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in RF engineering within the mobile telecommunications industry.
• Proven experience with RF planning, optimization, and troubleshooting tools such as Planet, Atoll, TEMS.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and optimize RF network coverage and capacity.
• Analyze RF performance data, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct drive testing and site surveys to evaluate network performance and identify interference.
• Perform antenna and equipment audits and recommend upgrades or replacements.
• Collaborate with network planning teams on new site acquisition and deployment strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex RF-related network problems.
• Develop and maintain RF documentation, including propagation maps and performance reports.
• Stay abreast of emerging RF technologies and industry best practices.
• Mentor junior RF engineers and share technical knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.

Skills

RF engineering

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

Planet

Atoll

TEMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join the Western Cape team, based in Paarl. You will drive RF network design, optimization, and performance tuning to ensure strong signal strength, coverage, and capacity.

You will analyze network data, conduct drive tests, and collaborate with planning and operations to deploy advanced wireless technologies. A path to mentorship and regulatory compliance is included.