Senior Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24

Johannesburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Hybrid work model offering flexibility

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Opportunities for professional develop

Strategic role in shaping a major telc

Collaborative and innovative work env.

Generous annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecoms Network Planner for Randburg, Gauteng. This hybrid role blends on-site collaboration with remote work, focusing on long-term capacity planning, technology roadmapping, and expansion strategies to support future services.

You will forecast demand, evaluate new technologies, and develop network designs while mentoring junior planners and aligning plans with engineering, operations and finance teams. Excellent salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or architecture.
In-depth knowledge of IP, MPLS, DWDM, fibre optics, and mobile networks (4G/5G).
Proven experience with network capacity planning tools and methodologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain long-term network capacity and growth plans for core, access, and transport networks.
Analyze network traffic patterns, performance data, and customer growth projections to forecast future needs.
Evaluate and recommend new telecommunications technologies and solutions to enhance network capabilities and efficiency.
Create detailed network designs and architecture proposals for network expansion projects.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment of network plans with business objectives and budget constraints.
Develop business cases and technical justifications for network investments and upgrades.
Identify potential network risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure service continuity and reliability.
Stay informed about industry trends, standards, and competitive landscapes in telecommunications.
Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for management and technical stakeholders.
Mentor junior planners and contribute to the development of planning best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading telecommunications solutions provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Telecoms Network Planner to join their strategic planning department in Randburg, Gauteng. This role is crucial for the future growth and development of our client's network infrastructure, focusing on long-term capacity planning, technology roadmapping, and network expansion strategies. You will be instrumental in forecasting demand, evaluating new technologies, and ensuring the network can support future services and customer growth. This hybrid position offers a flexible work arrangement, combining essential on‑site collaboration with the benefits of remote work. You will work within a forward‑thinking team dedicated to building and maintaining a state‑of‑the‑art telecommunications network that serves a diverse client base across Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain long-term network capacity and growth plans for core, access, and transport networks.
Analyze network traffic patterns, performance data, and customer growth projections to forecast future needs.
Evaluate and recommend new telecommunications technologies and solutions to enhance network capabilities and efficiency.
Create detailed network designs and architecture proposals for network expansion projects.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment of network plans with business objectives and budget constraints.
Develop business cases and technical justifications for network investments and upgrades.
Identify potential network risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure service continuity and reliability.
Stay informed about industry trends, standards, and competitive landscapes in telecommunications.
Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for management and technical stakeholders.
Mentor junior planners and contribute to the development of planning best practices.

Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or architecture.
In-depth knowledge of telecommunications network technologies, including IP, MPLS, DWDM, fibre optics, and mobile networks (4G/5G).
Proven experience with network capacity planning tools and methodologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborating with teams both in-office and remotely.
Familiarity with financial modeling and the development of business cases for infrastructure projects.
Experience in the Gauteng telecommunications market is advantageous.
Proficiency in relevant planning and design software.

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