Senior RF Network Engineer - Remote, 5G/4G Optimization

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Performance bonuses

Professional growth

Fully remote with occasional meetups

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Network Engineer in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on planning, optimization, and troubleshooting of RF networks across 2G/3G/4G/5G, with emphasis on drive tests, frequency planning, and interference mitigation.

You will lead RF projects and mentor junior engineers in a dynamic telecom environment. The position supports remote work with occasional travel to the North West region, and offers opportunities for advanced training and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years hands-on RF network design and optimization experience.
• Strong RF propagation knowledge and understanding of GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR architectures.
• Experience with RF planning/optimization tools (Atoll, Planet) and drive tests.
• Knowledge of spectrum management and regulatory requirements.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and optimize RF networks for coverage, capacity, and quality.
• Perform RF site surveys, drive tests, and post-processing analysis to resolve issues.
• Develop RF network plans including cell and frequency planning.
• Troubleshoot RF interference and mitigate issues effectively.
• Monitor performance with specialized tools and generate reports.
• Collaborate with engineering and field teams on deployments and upgrades.
• Stay updated on RF engineering advances and technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

RF propagation knowledge

cellular network architecture

antenna systems

drive test tools

post-processing software

spectrum management

analytical skills

multitasking

microwave backhaul

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

Atoll

Planet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Network Engineer in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on planning, optimization, and troubleshooting of RF networks across 2G/3G/4G/5G, with emphasis on drive tests, frequency planning, and interference mitigation.

You will lead RF projects and mentor junior engineers in a dynamic telecom environment. The position supports remote work with occasional travel to the North West region, and offers opportunities for advanced training and certifications.