Strategic Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Strategic role

Collaborative environment

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a meticulous Telecoms Network Planner to forecast demand, plan capacity upgrades, and allocate resources efficiently in support of strategic expansion. You will work with engineering and operations teams to translate business goals into actionable network plans and regulatory-compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes analysis, forecasting techniques, and collaboration across departments, with opportunities to influence the development of network

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of telecommunications network planning, design, or engineering.
• Proficiency in network planning tools and forecasting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term network capacity plans based on traffic analysis and growth forecasts.
• Identify network expansion opportunities and requirements, ensuring alignment with business strategies.
• Analyze network performance data to predict future capacity needs and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements for new network deployments and upgrades.
• Prepare detailed network plans, including equipment forecasts, site selections, and implementation timelines.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new technologies and network solutions.
• Monitor network utilization and performance metrics, recommending adjustments as needed.
• Ensure network plans comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop cost estimates and budget proposals for network expansion projects.
• Communicate network plans and recommendations effectively to management and other stakeholders.

Skills

Forecasting techniques

Traffic analysis

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Report writing

Education

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

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a meticulous Telecoms Network Planner to forecast demand, plan capacity upgrades, and allocate resources efficiently in support of strategic expansion. You will work with engineering and operations teams to translate business goals into actionable network plans and regulatory-compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes analysis, forecasting techniques, and collaboration across departments, with opportunities to influence the development of network