Senior RF Engineer: Wireless Network Optimizer

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance incentives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our client’s mobile telecommunications team in Paarl, Western Cape. You will design, optimize and tune RF networks to improve coverage, capacity and signal strength.

You’ll analyze performance data, conduct drive tests, and collaborate with planning and operations to deploy advanced wireless technologies. The role requires a strong background in RF theory, propagation, antennas, and interference analysis, plus hands-on site surveys, data

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of RF engineering experience in mobile telecommunications.
• Experience with RF planning, optimization, and troubleshooting tools (Planet, Atoll, TEMS).
• Strong understanding of LTE, 5G, GSM, and UMTS.
• Expertise in RF propagation, antenna theory, and interference analysis.
• Experience with RF site surveys and drive testing methodologies.
• Proficient in data analysis and report generation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

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 propose upgrades or replacements.
• Collaborate with network planning 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

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Willing to travel

Education

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

Tools

Planet

Atoll

TEMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our client’s mobile telecommunications team in Paarl, Western Cape. You will design, optimize and tune RF networks to improve coverage, capacity and signal strength.

You’ll analyze performance data, conduct drive tests, and collaborate with planning and operations to deploy advanced wireless technologies. The role requires a strong background in RF theory, propagation, antennas, and interference analysis, plus hands-on site surveys, data