Senior RF Planning Engineer — 5G Network Design (Polokwane)

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a Senior RF Planning Engineer to lead RF network design for 2G/3G/4G/5G, ensuring optimal coverage and capacity across the region. The role requires strong analytical skills, deep RF knowledge, and hands-on use of planning tools.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with deployment and optimization teams on-site, and stay current with industry standards to drive performance and service delivery across the telecom network in Limpopo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of RF planning and design experience for mobile networks.
• Proficiency with RF planning tools such as Planet and Atoll.
• Strong knowledge of GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G propagation and antennas.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed RF planning and design for new network deployments and upgrades (2G/3G/4G/5G).
• Conduct site surveys, feasibility studies, and capacity planning for RF infrastructure.
• Utilize RF planning tools (Planet, Atoll) for network modeling, simulation, and optimization.
• Analyze RF performance data, identify areas for improvement, and propose corrective actions.
• Specify antenna types, configurations, and equipment parameters to achieve desired coverage and capacity.
• Develop and maintain RF design documentation, including coverage maps, parameter lists, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with site acquisition, construction, and optimization teams to ensure accurate implementation of RF designs.
• Stay abreast of the latest RF technologies, standards, and best practices in the telecommunications industry.
• Mentor junior RF engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Planet

Atoll

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a Senior RF Planning Engineer to lead RF network design for 2G/3G/4G/5G, ensuring optimal coverage and capacity across the region. The role requires strong analytical skills, deep RF knowledge, and hands-on use of planning tools.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with deployment and optimization teams on-site, and stay current with industry standards to drive performance and service delivery across the telecom network in Limpopo.