Strategic RAN Engineer

Optimal Growth Technologies; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior Specialist in Strategic RAN Engineering to support network planning processes. Key responsibilities include leading traffic impact studies, coordinating network planning, and producing documentation on new network technologies. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in RF design and proficiency in GIS tools such as Atoll, MapInfo, and iBwave. A relevant degree is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RF Design for 3gPP technologies.
• 5+ years advanced experience with GIS and RF Planning tools.
• Mastery of RF propagation principles and cellular theory.

Responsibilities

• Leading traffic impact studies for network infrastructure.
• Coordinating radio network planning from a capacity and coverage perspective.
• Investigating revenue-traffic relationships for network enhancements.

Skills

RF Design for 3gPP technologies

GIS and RF Planning tools (Atoll, MapInfo, iBwave)

Data Analytics (Statistics, Coding, SQL)

RF propagation principles

Multiband Antenna & Site equipment layout

Education

4-year Electrical/Computer/Data Engineering degree or 3-year Electrical Engineering diploma

Tools

Atoll

MapInfo

iBwave

Job description

Role title: Senior Specialist - Strategic RAN Engineering

Contract: 6 months

Location: Midrand

Role purpose

This role is critical to support the end-to-end strategic planning process across the complete network

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• Leading traffic impact studies to assess the effect of new services on network infrastructure.
• Coordinating radio network planning from a capacity and coverage perspective.
• Linking budget forecasts to growth projections to enable harmonised network expansion.
• Investigating revenue‑traffic relationships to maximise profitability of network enhancements.
• Producing strategic documentation on new access network technologies and their theoretical impacts.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• 5+ Years experience in RF Design for 3gPP technologies
• 5+ Years Advanced Experience with GIS and RF Planning tools. Atoll, MapInfo and iBwave skills essential.
• Data Analytics skills advantageous: Statistics, Coding, SQL, RPA Tool Proficiencies
• Mastery of RF propagation principles, cellular theory, RF engineering tools and antenna theory.
• In‑depth knowledge of multiband Antenna & Site equipment layout strategies/configurations and solutions. Huawei and Nokia Experience Essential

Must have technical/professional qualifications

• A 4‑year Electrical/Computer/Data Engineering degree / 3‑year Electrical Engineering diploma
• PLUS 5+ years relevant experience.