Telecom Network Planner

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives & bonuses

Health & retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Telecom Network Planner in Paarl to forecast capacity, design future network topologies, and ensure network development aligns with business goals and technological advancements.

The role requires data analysis, strategic foresight, and a solid understanding of network engineering principles within the telecommunications sector. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to develop roadmaps and evaluate new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunications network planning or engineering.
• Strong understanding of network capacity planning methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current network usage and forecast future capacity requirements.
• Develop long-term network expansion plans and roadmaps.
• Design efficient and scalable network architectures to meet projected demand.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure feasibility and alignment of plans.
• Evaluate new technologies and their potential impact on network strategy.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on network planning initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/CS or related)

Tools

IP networking

MPLS

Fiber optics

Job description

Our client is seeking a meticulous and analytical Telecom Network Planner to join their team in Paarl . This role is essential for the strategic planning and expansion of our client's telecommunications network infrastructure. You will be responsible for forecasting network capacity needs, designing future network topologies, and ensuring that network development aligns with business goals and technological advancements. The ideal candidate is adept at data analysis, strategic foresight, and has a solid understanding of network engineering principles within the telecommunications sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current network usage and forecast future capacity requirements.
• Develop long-term network expansion plans and roadmaps.
• Design efficient and scalable network architectures to meet projected demand.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure feasibility and alignment of plans.
• Evaluate new technologies and their potential impact on network strategy.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on network planning initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunications network planning or engineering.
• Strong understanding of network capacity planning methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in network design principles and technologies (e.g., IP, MPLS, fiber optics).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Performance incentives and bonuses.
• Health and retirement benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

A role critical to the company's strategic growth and infrastructure development.