Senior Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Network Planner in Randburg to shape long-term expansion and optimization of our client’s telecom network. You will oversee capacity planning, roadmap development, and technology strategy to meet future demand.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and influencing strategic decisions within the Randburg team, with potential flexible work arrangements in telecoms sector.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in telecommunications/CS or related field.
• 7+ years in telecoms network planning, design or architecture.
• Deep knowledge of fiber, wireless, IP networking and cloud infra.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term network growth and capacity plans.
• Perform feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for investments.
• Define standards for scalable, reliable network architectures.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and finance to align plans.
• Identify emerging tech and assess integration into network.
• Maintain and present network roadmap to senior management.

Skills

Network planning

Capacity management

Telecoms

Fiber optics

IP networking

Cloud infrastructure

Network modeling

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering/CS

Tools

Network modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and analytical Senior Telecoms Network Planner to join their team in Randburg . This role is pivotal in shaping the future expansion and optimization of our client's telecommunications network infrastructure. You will be responsible for long-term network planning, capacity management, and technology roadmap development, ensuring our network meets future demand and performance requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to influence network strategy and drive innovation within the dynamic Gauteng telecoms landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic plans for network growth and capacity expansion, considering future traffic demands and technological advancements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new network investments and upgrades.
• Define network architecture standards and guidelines to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align network plans with business objectives.
• Identify emerging technologies and assess their potential impact and integration into the existing network.
• Develop and maintain network roadmap documents and present them to senior management.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or architecture.
• Deep understanding of network technologies, including fiber optics, wireless, IP networking, and cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency in network modeling and simulation tools.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making in the Randburg based team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Significant influence on the strategic direction of the company's network infrastructure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan and life insurance.
• Flexible working conditions, including remote possibilities, within the telecoms sector.