Senior RF Network Optimization Engineer – Hybrid (2G-5G)

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Network Optimization Engineer for a leading telecom operator in Polokwane. The role focuses on optimizing RF network performance, capacity and quality across 2G/3G/4G/5G, with a hybrid work model blending on-site and remote.

You will analyze performance data, develop optimization strategies, conduct drive testing, plan cells, tune parameters, and collaborate with deployment and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• Min 5 years in RF planning, design or optimization.
• Knowledge of GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR and propagation models.
• Experience with RF data analysis and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with RF planning tools: Atoll, Planet, TEMS.
• Strong KPI understanding and network performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RF network performance data to identify trends and anomalies.
• Develop optimization strategies for 2G/3G/4G/5G to improve KPIs.
• Conduct drive testing and post-processing analysis.
• Perform cell planning, site selection, parameter tuning for coverage and capacity.
• Collaborate with deployment and operations teams on recommendations.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on network performance.
• Troubleshoot RF issues and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Atoll

Planet

TEMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior RF Network Optimization Engineer for a leading telecom operator in Polokwane. The role focuses on optimizing RF network performance, capacity and quality across 2G/3G/4G/5G, with a hybrid work model blending on-site and remote.

You will analyze performance data, develop optimization strategies, conduct drive testing, plan cells, tune parameters, and collaborate with deployment and operations teams.