Telecom Network Planner

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

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.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in network strategy.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements to balance office and remote work.
• A stimulating role contributing to the future of telecommunications infrastructure.