Senior Telecom Network Planner

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Pension fund contribution

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Team-building events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecom Network Planner to join our client’s team in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead long-term network planning, capacity analysis, and expansion initiatives across fiber, microwave, LTE/5G, and IP/MPLS networks.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations and project management to shape deployment roadmaps, conduct system-wide capacity assessments and produce planning reports for regulatory compliance and business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in telecommunications network planning, design, or engineering.
• Proven capacity planning experience and familiarity with planning tools.
• Knowledge of Fiber, Microwave, LTE/5G, and IP/MPLS networks.
• Experience with GIS and network mapping.
• Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term strategic network plans and forecasts.
• Conduct capacity planning for transmission, access and core networks.
• Identify expansion opportunities and new technology deployments.
• Translate plans into actionable roadmaps with engineering teams.
• Perform site selection and deployment strategy development.
• Create and maintain network topology maps and planning reports.
• Analyze performance metrics to guide future planning decisions.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement on budget forecasts.

Skills

Capacity planning

Network planning

LTE & 5G

Fiber optics

IP/MPLS

GIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Network modeling

GIS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent telecommunications infrastructure provider, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Telecom Network Planner to join their team in Rustenburg, North West . This role is critical for the strategic planning and optimization of the company's extensive network, ensuring capacity, performance, and future growth align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical aptitude and a comprehensive understanding of network technologies and deployment strategies. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and project management teams to develop long-term network plans, conduct capacity analysis, and identify areas for network expansion and improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a key player in the telecommunications sector within the region. The position requires on-site presence to facilitate close collaboration with local teams and access to physical infrastructure planning resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term strategic network plans, forecasting future capacity needs based on traffic growth and service demand.
• Conduct detailed capacity planning and analysis for all network elements, including transmission, access, and core networks.
• Identify and evaluate potential network expansion opportunities and new technology deployments.
• Collaborate with network engineering teams to translate strategic plans into actionable project roadmaps.
• Perform site selection analysis and develop deployment strategies for new network infrastructure.
• Create and maintain network topology maps, design documents, and planning reports.
• Analyze network performance metrics and identify trends to inform planning decisions.
• Work with finance and procurement teams to develop budget forecasts for network investments.
• Ensure network plans comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Provide technical expertise and support for business development initiatives requiring network planning input.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or engineering.
• Proven expertise in capacity planning methodologies and tools.
• Strong understanding of various telecom network technologies (e.g., Fiber Optics, Microwave, LTE, 5G, IP/MPLS).
• Experience with network modeling and simulation software.
• Proficiency in GIS tools and their application in network planning.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex plans to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with geographic network data and mapping.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension fund contribution.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Work on strategic projects impacting regional connectivity.
• Stable and supportive work environment.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organization.
• Company-provided tools and resources for planning.
• Team-building events and social activities.