Senior Telecoms Network Planner — Drive Network Growth

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Incentives

Training & conferences

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, invites applications for a Senior Telecoms Network Planner. You will lead long-term capacity planning for mobile and fixed networks, forecast demand, and shape expansion strategies in collaboration with engineering, operations and business development.

You should have a Bachelor’s in a technical field and 7+ years of experience in telecoms network planning, with 4G/5G knowledge and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in telecommunications network planning and design.
• In-depth knowledge of mobile (4G, 5G) and fixed-line network architectures.
• Proficiency in network planning tools and simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term network expansion and capacity plans for mobile and fixed-line networks.
• Analyze network traffic trends and forecast future capacity requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies and assess their impact on network architecture and planning.
• Develop business cases and justifications for network investments and upgrades.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate strategic plans into detailed technical designs.
• Identify opportunities for network optimization and cost reduction.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on network development plans for senior management.
• Coordinate with regional teams to gather input and ensure alignment of planning efforts.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic planning.
• Ensure network plans comply with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Network planning

4G/5G expertise

Forecasting & data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Tools

Network planning tools

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, invites applications for a Senior Telecoms Network Planner. You will lead long-term capacity planning for mobile and fixed networks, forecast demand, and shape expansion strategies in collaboration with engineering, operations and business development.

You should have a Bachelor’s in a technical field and 7+ years of experience in telecoms network planning, with 4G/5G knowledge and strong data analysis skills.