Senior RF Engineer - Wireless Network Design (Hybrid)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Employee wellness initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior RF Engineer to lead design, optimization, and troubleshooting of wireless networks in Benoni, Gauteng. You will analyze performance, mitigate interference, and plan deployments, working cross-functionally with planning and deployment teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in RF engineering, expertise in propagation, antennas, and RF tools (TEMS, NEMO, Atoll, Planet), and strong data interpretation and communication skills. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of RF engineering experience in wireless networks (GSM, LTE, 5G).
• In-depth knowledge of RF propagation, antennas, and propagation modeling software.
• Proficiency with RF measurement tools and techniques, including drive testing (TEMS/NEMO).
• Experience with RF planning/optimization tools (Atoll, Planet).
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills (Excel, RF software).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and optimize wireless network coverage and capacity.
• Conduct drive testing and site surveys to analyze RF performance.
• Troubleshoot RF issues including interference and dropped calls.
• Develop and implement network optimization strategies.
• Analyze performance data and generate improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with planning and deployment teams for site acquisitions and builds.
• Provide guidance on RF-related hardware/software solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Master's degree preferred

Tools

TEMS

NEMO

Atoll

Planet

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior RF Engineer to lead design, optimization, and troubleshooting of wireless networks in Benoni, Gauteng. You will analyze performance, mitigate interference, and plan deployments, working cross-functionally with planning and deployment teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in RF engineering, expertise in propagation, antennas, and RF tools (TEMS, NEMO, Atoll, Planet), and strong data interpretation and communication skills. Hybrid work is available.