Senior Telecom Transmission Engineer - DWDM & Microwave (Nelspruit)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary

performance-based incentives

comprehensive medical aid

retirement fund benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecom Transmission Engineer for our client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will design, implement, and maintain high-capacity transmission networks using fiber optics, DWDM, SDH/SONET, and microwave systems.

You will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with RF and core network teams to ensure service reliability. A bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in transmission engineering are required, along with strong IP networking skills and vendor-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in telecommunications transmission network design, implementation, and operations.
• In-depth knowledge of fiber optic transmission technologies (DWDM, OTN, GPON) and SDH/SONET.
• Experience with microwave transmission systems and planning tools.
• Solid understanding of IP networking concepts (MPLS, BGP) as they relate to transport networks.
• Proficiency in using network management systems and diagnostic tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and optimize the telecommunications transmission network, including fiber optic (DWDM, SDH/SONET) and microwave systems.
• Oversee the deployment and commissioning of new transmission equipment and network elements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within the transmission network to ensure high availability and performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, including configurations, schematics, and operational procedures.
• Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning for the transmission network.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams (e.g., RF, Core Network) to ensure seamless integration of services.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with SLAs for transmission services and equipment.
• Stay updated on emerging transmission technologies and industry best practices.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and operational procedures during field activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in transmission engineering.

Skills

DWDM

SDH/SONET

MPLS/BGP

IP Networking

Network Diagnostics

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Network management systems

Planning tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecom Transmission Engineer for our client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will design, implement, and maintain high-capacity transmission networks using fiber optics, DWDM, SDH/SONET, and microwave systems.

You will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with RF and core network teams to ensure service reliability. A bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in transmission engineering are required, along with strong IP networking skills and vendor-management