Telecom Infrastructure Planner

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Relocation support

Large-scale projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Telecom Infrastructure Planner for our Upington operations. You will assess needs, plan capacity, and design future layouts to support growing demand in the region.

The role requires strong knowledge of fiber optic and wireless networks, solid analytical skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into actionable infrastructure plans. Collaboration with engineering and deployment teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in telecommunications network design and planning.
• In-depth knowledge of fiber optic networks, wireless communication systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Experience with network planning tools and CAD software is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic plans for network infrastructure growth and upgrades.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new infrastructure projects.
• Design network architectures and layouts, specifying equipment, capacity, and routing strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering and deployment teams to ensure plans are practical and executable.
• Analyze network traffic data and performance metrics to forecast future capacity needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all planning activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

Network planning tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Telecom Infrastructure Planner to join their team in Upington. This role is essential for the long-term development and expansion of the company's telecommunications network infrastructure. You will be responsible for assessing needs, planning network capacity, and designing future network layouts to meet evolving demands. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of network technologies, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into actionable infrastructure plans. This position requires meticulous planning and foresight to ensure our client remains at the forefront of telecommunications service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic plans for network infrastructure growth and upgrades, including fiber optic and wireless technologies.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new infrastructure projects.
• Design network architectures and layouts, specifying equipment, capacity, and routing strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering and deployment teams to ensure plans are practical and executable.
• Analyze network traffic data and performance metrics to forecast future capacity needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all planning activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in telecommunications network design and planning.
• In-depth knowledge of fiber optic networks, wireless communication systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Experience with network planning tools and CAD software is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced planning certifications.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and strategic growth.
• Exposure to significant infrastructure projects shaping the future of telecom in the region.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for exceptional candidates.