Senior Specialist : Radio Planning & Optimisation

Vodafone Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Group is hiring for a role focused on site planning and radio network optimization. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and has extensive telecom experience. Responsibilities include leading teams, developing RF solutions, and managing customer queries. The position promises a competitive benefits package and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Competitive benefit packages

Medical aid

Cell phone and data benefits

Fibre connection discounts

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years Telecoms experience required.
• Telecommunications courses are essential.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant GSM experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RPO team to deliver New Sites Planning Pipeline & Rollout Projects.
• Develop innovative RF solutions to resolve customer problems.
• Manage all customer-related queries until resolved.

Skills

Customer Care skills

Network Performance and Analysis tools

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G technology knowledge

Education

3-year degree or National Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Computer applications (MS Office, MS Teams, MAPINFO)

Job description

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Role Purpose / Business Unit

To manage site planning, deliver an optimised radio network, and resolve customer queries.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the RPO team to deliver the New Sites Planning Pipeline & Rollout Projects for the FY.
2. Develop innovative RF solutions to resolve customer problems.
3. Ensure accuracy and integrity of all related databases and documentation in compliance with Vodacom quality standards.
4. Manage all customer-related queries until resolved.
5. Support customer Care, VIP Escalations, PM, Property, and EBU / CBU departments.
6. Provide input into the evaluation, development needs, and maintenance of RPO specialist competencies and performance.
7. Support the RPO team while conducting drive tests, probing tools, and statistical analysis to determine root causes and resolutions.
8. Conduct optimisation projects for single sites, clusters, and network features.
9. Provide ad-hoc, concise reports and feedback to requesting internal parties.

Candidate Requirements

• 3-year degree or National Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 5 to 10 Years Telecoms experience.
• Telecommunications (GSM, UTRAN, LTE, and 5G) courses are essential.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant GSM experience (inclusive of 2 years LTE experience).

Core Competencies and Knowledge

• Computer applications (e.g., MS Office, MS Teams & MAPINFO).
• Network Performance and Analysis tools (e.g., U, Actix, Sonar, Atoll, OSS, Probes & Crowd Analysis).
• GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G technology knowledge.
• Customer Care skills.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages including retirement funds, risk benefits, medical aid, cell phone and data benefits, fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts in collaboration with partner companies.

Application Details

Closing date for applications: 04 June. The role is based at Vodacom Campus, Midrand.

Additional Information

We consider the company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Vodacom is committed to a culture that values diversity & inclusion.