Specialist Network Quality

Vodafone Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider is hiring a Network Quality Assurance Engineer in Midrand. This role focuses on maintaining quality assurance of the network, analyzing performance statistics, and interacting with various regional teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree, at least 3 years of telecommunications experience, and be knowledgeable in RF engineering and programming. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Retirement funds and medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years telecommunications experience in a RAN/UTRAN network quality environment.
• Valid Drivers Licence Code EB.
• In-depth exposure to Huawei/Nokia UTRAN architecture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality assurance of Vodacom’s network.
• Analyze and improve Radio/Transmission Network Performance.
• Monitor end-to-end network utilization and initiate upgrade projects.

Skills

Telecommunications experience

RF and Radio Engineering fundamentals

GSM/RAN/LTE/MPLS network basics

Programming/scripting

Organisational structures

Education

3 Year Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Sonar

M2000

Actix

Mapinfo

Job description

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Role Purpose / Business Unit: Ensure the quality assurance of Vodacom’s network is maintained at all times. To Analyse and improve Radio/Transmission Network Performance.

Responsibilities

• Analysed performance statistics – 2G & 3G & 4G & MPLS and Microwave networks to isolate quality issues & to meet company targets
• Monitoring of end-to-end network utilisation. Initiate upgrade projects based on existing utilisation and growth forecasting. This should include BSC / RNC, network interfaces, transmission and signalling links.
• Issue Job Orders to implement above
• Generate actions and tasks to improve/rectify performance of Network Elements based on performance alarms, OMC based key indicators and drive test logs. Systems to be conversant with includes Sonar, Touchpoint, M2000, PRS, Vantage, Actix, Mapinfo, SIAE NMS, Tellabs/Coriant INM. Provided Network Quality support to Regional County Staff
• Liaison with regional Project Management, Regional Transmission, County Staff, External contractors, ANE as well as customer related liaison.
• To pro-actively draw up mini projects which focus on Network Quality and assist towards improving overall network health.
• To attend weekly NQ meetings and address NQ issues for the region.
• To do performance reporting on special projects.
• Do routine audits and consistency checks on regional BSS/RAN/MPLS configuration databases and take action to rectify inconsistencies
• Reporting – Routine & Ad hoc To compile reports for routine, ad-hoc and investigative purposes

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Relevant 3 Year Degree or Diploma in Electrical (light current) or Electronic Engineering or a SAQA accredited equivalent – essential
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years telecommunications experience within a RAN / UTRAN Network Quality environment is essential
• RF and Radio Engineering – Parameter Fundamentals.
• Telecommunications (GSM & UTRAN) courses essential
• Valid Drivers Licence Code EB (essential)
• GSM/RAN/LTE/MPLS network Basics Fundamentals
• Telecommunications
• In-depth exposure to Huawei/Nokia UTRAN architecture
• Basic Core Network architecture / fundamentals
• Basicsic Transmission Fundaments – TDMA & IP.
• Programming – scripting
• Organisational structures

We make an impact by offering

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 24 September 2025.

The base location for this role is Vodacom, Midrand Campus

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.