Senior Wireless Network Engineer – 5G/Wi‑Fi & Certifications

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

State-of-the-art tech exposure

Career growth

Certifications training

Retirement plan

Annual leave

Dynamic team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Wireless Network Specialist to deploy, optimize, and maintain wireless infrastructure in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will ensure high-speed, reliable connectivity for a large customer base and lead site surveys, RF analysis, and security implementations.

The role demands strong troubleshooting skills, experience with 802.11 standards, and the ability to collaborate with IT and engineering teams on design and integration projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years focused on wireless network design, implementation and support.
• Expertise in Wi‑Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with RF/site survey skills.
• Familiarity with 4G/LTE and 5G integration in enterprise networks.
• Experience with WPA2/3, RADIUS, EAP security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain wireless network hardware and access points.
• Perform site surveys and RF analysis for optimal coverage and performance.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, interference, and security issues on wireless networks.
• Monitor performance and adjust configurations for improvements.
• Document wireless configurations, topologies, and procedures.
• Enforce wireless security policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering on network design and projects.
• Provide training and support on wireless technologies to users and junior staff.

Skills

Wi‑Fi standards

RF site surveys

4G/5G integration

Troubleshooting

Network security

Spectrum analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Wi‑Fi diagnostic tools

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Wireless Network Specialist to deploy, optimize, and maintain wireless infrastructure in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will ensure high-speed, reliable connectivity for a large customer base and lead site surveys, RF analysis, and security implementations.

The role demands strong troubleshooting skills, experience with 802.11 standards, and the ability to collaborate with IT and engineering teams on design and integration projects.