Strategic Telecom Network Planner (Hybrid)

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and analytical Telecom Network Planner to help expand and optimize our client's network infrastructure in Benoni, Gauteng. You will assess current capacity, forecast demand, and develop detailed plans for upgrades and new deployments.

Working with engineering, operations, and finance teams, you will ensure network investments align with business objectives and technology trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• Minimum 5 years in telecom network planning or design.
• Fluency in communicating complex plans to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network traffic and forecast capacity needs.
• Develop long- and short-term expansion plans including site build-outs.
• Design detailed network schematics for deployments and upgrades.
• Evaluate new tech and vendors for scalable growth.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure feasible and cost-effective designs.
• Prepare budget proposals for network projects.

Skills

Network planning

Analytical thinking

Project management

Budgeting

Education

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

Tools

Network planning tools

Job description

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Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Telecom Network Planner to contribute to the expansion and optimization of their network infrastructure in Benoni. This role involves assessing current network capacity, forecasting future demand, and developing detailed plans for network upgrades and new deployments. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure that network investments align with business objectives and technological advancements. This is a key position for an individual with strong foresight and planning skills within the bustling Gauteng telecommunications market.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Telecom Network Planner to contribute to the expansion and optimization of their network infrastructure in Benoni. This role involves assessing current network capacity, forecasting future demand, and developing detailed plans for network upgrades and new deployments. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure that network investments align with business objectives and technological advancements. This is a key position for an individual with strong foresight and planning skills within the bustling Gauteng telecommunications market.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze network traffic patterns and predict future capacity requirements.
• Develop long-term and short-term network expansion plans, including site acquisition and build-out strategies.
• Create detailed network designs and schematics for new deployments and upgrades.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendors to recommend optimal solutions for network growth.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure planned designs are technically feasible and cost-effective.
• Prepare budget proposals and justification for network infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network planning, design, or engineering within the telecom sector.
• Strong understanding of network technologies such as fiber optics, wireless, and IP networking.
• Proficiency in network planning tools and software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical plans to non-technical stakeholders in Benoni and corporate offices.