Telecommunications Network Planner

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance incentives

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Network Planner for a fully remote role targeting delivery across diverse regions, including Upington, Northern Cape. The position focuses on long-term capacity planning, technology roadmaps, and service deployment strategies, requiring strong analytical skills and deep telecom knowledge.

The role offers strategic impact, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to influence future network infrastructure in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in telecom network planning, design, or strategic role.
• In-depth knowledge of 5G NR, LTE, fiber optics, SDN/NFV, and IP networking.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; able to interpret complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially in remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term network expansion and capacity plans based on demand forecasts and business objectives.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new telecommunications technologies and architectures.
• Create and maintain network topology maps, resource allocation plans, and technology roadmaps.
• Analyze network performance data to identify bottlenecks and improvement areas.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define network design requirements for new services and upgrades.
• Assess impact of new services and technologies on existing infrastructure.
• Develop business cases and financial models for network investment proposals.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic planning.
• Work with operations teams to ensure seamless integration of new network elements.
• Document planning processes, assumptions, and outcomes.

Skills

Telecom network planning

Data analysis

Forecasting

Remote work comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Network modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding telecommunications operator, is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Telecommunications Network Planner for a fully remote position. This role is central to the future development and expansion of our client's network infrastructure, focusing on long-term capacity planning, technology roadmap development, and service deployment strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, a comprehensive understanding of telecommunications technologies (including 5G, fiber optics, and IP networks), and the ability to forecast future network needs. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and business units to ensure the network evolves to meet service demands and strategic objectives. This is a prime opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to influence the direction of a critical infrastructure network and contribute to the delivery of advanced communication services across diverse regions, potentially supporting planning initiatives for areas like **Upington, Northern Cape**. The fully remote nature of this role offers significant flexibility and the chance to operate within a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop long-term network expansion and capacity plans based on demand forecasts and business objectives.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new telecommunications technologies and architectures.
• Create and maintain network topology maps, resource allocation plans, and technology roadmaps.
• Analyze network performance data to identify potential bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define network design requirements for new services and upgrades.
• Assess the impact of new services and technologies on existing infrastructure.
• Develop business cases and financial models for network investment proposals.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic planning.
• Work with operations teams to ensure seamless integration of new network elements.
• Document planning processes, assumptions, and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or a related strategic role.
• In-depth knowledge of current and emerging telecommunications technologies (e.g., 5G NR, LTE, fiber optics, SDN, NFV, IP networking).
• Proven experience in capacity planning, traffic analysis, and network forecasting.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in network modeling and simulation tools is desirable.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for clear documentation and stakeholder engagement in a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dispersed environment is beneficial.

Benefits

• This fully remote, full-time position offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and performance-based incentives.
• Professional development opportunities, including access to industry conferences and specialized training, are provided.
• The flexibility of remote work ensures an excellent work-life balance.
• This role offers significant strategic impact, allowing you to shape the future of a vital network infrastructure, with potential relevance to the operational landscape of areas such as **Upington, Northern Cape**.