Senior RF Engineer — Mobile Network Optimization & Growth

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & certifications

Growth opportunities

Generous leave

Company holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Engineer for our client in Vereeniging to optimize 2G/3G/4G/5G networks across Gauteng. You will analyze RF data, perform drive tests, and implement optimization strategies to enhance coverage, capacity and subscriber experience.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering and at least 5 years of hands-on RF engineering in mobile networks, plus proficiency with Atoll/Planet, TEMS/Nemo, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or closely related field.
• 5+ years hands-on RF engineering experience in mobile networks.
• Strong knowledge of RF principles, propagation models, and antenna theory.
• Proficiency with RF planning/optimization tools: Atoll, Planet.
• Experience with drive testing tools and post-processing: TEMS, Nemo.
• Familiarity with GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR technologies.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RF design, planning, and optimization for 2G/3G/4G/5G networks.
• Analyze network performance data, drive test results, and customer feedback.
• Develop RF optimization strategies: antenna tilts, power, parameters.
• Perform site surveys and feasibility studies for base stations.
• Collaborate with deployment teams for RF solution rollout.
• Troubleshoot RF interference and performance issues.
• Stay updated on RF technologies and standards.
• Prepare reports and present recommendations to management.
• Mentor junior RF engineers on best practices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for RF emissions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Atoll

Planet

TEMS

Nemo

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Engineer for our client in Vereeniging to optimize 2G/3G/4G/5G networks across Gauteng. You will analyze RF data, perform drive tests, and implement optimization strategies to enhance coverage, capacity and subscriber experience.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering and at least 5 years of hands-on RF engineering in mobile networks, plus proficiency with Atoll/Planet, TEMS/Nemo, and strong analytical skills.