Strategic Telecom Network Architect for Capacity Growth

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Strategic role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Network Planner to join its strategic planning team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will forecast network demand, plan capacity expansions, and guide deployment of new technologies to meet future service requirements.

The role requires a strong analytical background, deep knowledge of mobile and fixed-line networks, and experience with capacity planning, traffic forecasting, and ROI analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, CS, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years experience in telecommunications network planning or related engineering role.
• Strong understanding of mobile network architectures (4G, 5G) and fixed-line technologies.
• Proficiency with network planning tools and simulation software.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with capacity planning, traffic forecasting, and resource optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term capacity and expansion plans for the telecommunications network.
• Analyze network performance data and identify areas requiring upgrades or optimization.
• Plan the deployment of new technologies and services, aligning with business objectives.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments for network expansion projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and marketing teams to gather requirements and validate plans.
• Develop network cost models and business cases to support investment decisions.
• Create detailed network topology diagrams and documentation for planned infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of emerging telecommunications technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Network planning

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Network planning tools

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Network Planner to join its strategic planning team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will forecast network demand, plan capacity expansions, and guide deployment of new technologies to meet future service requirements.

The role requires a strong analytical background, deep knowledge of mobile and fixed-line networks, and experience with capacity planning, traffic forecasting, and ROI analysis.