Senior RF Network Architect — 5G Coverage & Optimization

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical and retirement benefits

Vehicle and fuel allowance

Generous leave and sick leave

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Network Engineer to join our technical team in Klerksdorp. You will design and optimize RF networks, focusing on coverage, capacity, and quality to deliver reliable mobile services.

You will lead performance analysis and drive testing, collaborating with planning and operations to implement improvements. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in RF engineering, strong knowledge of GSM/UMTS/LTE/NR/5G, and experience with RF planning tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of RF engineering and cellular network optimization experience.
• Strong knowledge of RF principles, propagation models and GSM/UMTS/LTE/NR/5G.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement RF network coverage and capacity solutions.
• Optimize RF networks to improve call drop rate, throughput, and signal quality.
• Conduct drive testing and site surveys to evaluate performance.
• Analyze RF data to identify trends and improvements.
• Troubleshoot RF issues and develop effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain RF documentation including cell site data and coverage maps.
• Collaborate with planning, construction, and operations teams for deployment.
• Stay updated on 5G trends and RF technologies.
• Develop and manage RF power and interference budgets.
• Mentor junior RF engineers and provide guidance.

Skills

RF engineering

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications

Tools

Atoll

Planet

Nemo

TEMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Network Engineer to join our technical team in Klerksdorp. You will design and optimize RF networks, focusing on coverage, capacity, and quality to deliver reliable mobile services.

You will lead performance analysis and drive testing, collaborating with planning and operations to implement improvements. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in RF engineering, strong knowledge of GSM/UMTS/LTE/NR/5G, and experience with RF planning tools.