Strategic Telecom Network Planner — Hybrid & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical and retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Telecom Network Planner in Benoni to expand and optimize our network infrastructure. You will assess capacity, forecast demand, and craft detailed upgrade plans with input from engineering, operations, and finance teams.

Ideal candidates have a technical background, 5+ years in telecom planning, and strong communication skills to explain complex plans to stakeholders. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in telecom network planning, design, or engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to present to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network traffic patterns and forecast capacity needs.
• Develop long- and short-term network expansion plans.
• Create detailed designs for deployments and upgrades.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendors for scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure feasible, cost-effective designs.
• Prepare budget proposals and project justifications.

Skills

Network planning

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Fiber optics & IP networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications

Tools

Network planning software

Forecasting tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Telecom Network Planner in Benoni to expand and optimize our network infrastructure. You will assess capacity, forecast demand, and craft detailed upgrade plans with input from engineering, operations, and finance teams.

Ideal candidates have a technical background, 5+ years in telecom planning, and strong communication skills to explain complex plans to stakeholders. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with opportunities for professional growth.