Senior Telecom Systems Engineer - Impactful Network Design

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Access to cutting-edge equipment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineer in Cape Town to design, implement, and optimize complex telecom systems. You will work across mobile networks (4G/5G), fixed-line, VoIP, and security, driving performance and reliability in a fast-paced team.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and hands-on engineering skills. You will lead system analysis, configuration, and optimization while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications/CS or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in telecommunications systems engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of mobile network technologies (GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G NR), IP networking, and VoIP protocols.
• CCNA/CCNP or vendor-specific certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy telecommunications systems, including hardware and software components.
• Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of new network elements and services.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to network performance, connectivity, and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including network diagrams and configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including network operations, product development, and customer support.
• Ensure network infrastructure adheres to security policies and best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging telecommunications technologies and trends.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers.
• Participate in capacity planning and technology roadmap development.

Skills

Mobile networks

IP networking

VoIP

Network security

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Telecommunications Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Python

Bash

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineer in Cape Town to design, implement, and optimize complex telecom systems. You will work across mobile networks (4G/5G), fixed-line, VoIP, and security, driving performance and reliability in a fast-paced team.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and hands-on engineering skills. You will lead system analysis, configuration, and optimization while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the technology