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

About the Role

Our client, a prominent telecommunications company, is seeking a meticulous and analytical Telecoms Network Planner to join their strategic planning division in Benoni, Gauteng . This role is integral to the future development and expansion of our client's network infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for forecasting network demand, planning capacity upgrades, and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources to meet service requirements. You will work closely with engineering and operational teams to translate business objectives into actionable network plans. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to contribute to the growth and technological advancement of a key player in the South African telecommunications market, based in Gauteng .

Key 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or engineering.
• Strong understanding of network traffic analysis, capacity planning methodologies, and forecasting techniques.
• Proficiency in network planning tools and software.
• Knowledge of telecommunications network technologies (e.g., fiber optics, wireless, IP networking).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with GIS tools for site planning is a plus.
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing future network needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A strategic role in shaping the future of telecommunications infrastructure.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment in Benoni .
• Contribution to providing reliable connectivity across Gauteng and beyond.
• Exposure to diverse network technologies and planning challenges.
• Generous annual leave and company benefits.
• Be part of a company committed to technological excellence.