Senior RF Network Engineer - 4G/5G Design & Optimization

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Incentives based on performance

Professional development

Travel allowances

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a Senior RF Network Engineer to lead design, optimization, and performance management of the radio frequency network across service areas. You will apply deep RF knowledge (4G/5G), perform drive tests, analyze data, and collaborate with vendors to deliver coverage and capacity improvements while mentoring junior engineers.

This role offers cutting-edge technology exposure, strong salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of RF engineering experience for mobile networks.
• Strong knowledge of RF propagation, cellular network design, and optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan RF network deployments, including site selection and antenna system configuration.
• Optimize RF network performance for coverage, capacity, and quality using specialized tools.
• Conduct drive tests and analyze data to identify and resolve RF-related issues.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose RF interference, coverage gaps, and capacity problems.
• Develop and implement RF network upgrades and technology evolution plans.
• Monitor network KPIs and prepare performance reports for management.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and engineering teams on new technologies and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and spectrum management policies.
• Mentor junior RF engineers and share technical expertise.
• Stay abreast of emerging RF technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

RF engineering

RF propagation

Cellular network design

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications

Tools

Atoll

Planet

Drive test tools

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a Senior RF Network Engineer to lead design, optimization, and performance management of the radio frequency network across service areas. You will apply deep RF knowledge (4G/5G), perform drive tests, analyze data, and collaborate with vendors to deliver coverage and capacity improvements while mentoring junior engineers.

This role offers cutting-edge technology exposure, strong salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a