Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Growth-oriented team

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a detail-oriented Telecoms Network Planner to contribute to the strategic development and expansion of the network infrastructure. You will forecast future needs and design growth plans to align capacity with customer demand.

Collaborate with engineering teams to implement optimized configurations, analyze performance data, and create detailed documentation for proposals. This role focuses on long-term scalability and efficient network operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in telecom network planning or design.
• Solid understanding of telecommunications network architectures and technologies (fiber optics, mobile networks, IP).
• Proficiency in network modeling and simulation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current network usage and forecast future capacity requirements.
• Develop long-term and short-term network expansion plans.
• Design efficient and cost-effective network layouts and configurations.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on technology selection and implementation.
• Create detailed technical documentation for network plans and proposals.
• Evaluate network performance metrics and recommend improvements.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Network modeling tools

Simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Telecoms Network Planner to contribute to the strategic development and expansion of their network infrastructure in Port Elizabeth . This role focuses on forecasting future network needs, designing network growth plans, and ensuring that capacity and technology align with business objectives and customer demand. You will analyze network performance data, model future traffic patterns, and collaborate with engineering teams to implement optimized network configurations. This is a critical role in ensuring the long-term scalability and efficiency of the company's services.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current network usage and forecast future capacity requirements.
• Develop long-term and short-term network expansion plans .
• Design efficient and cost-effective network layouts and configurations.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on technology selection and implementation.
• Create detailed technical documentation for network plans and proposals.
• Evaluate network performance metrics and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in telecom network planning or design.
• Solid understanding of telecommunications network architectures and technologies (e.g., fiber optics, mobile networks, IP).
• Proficiency in network modeling and simulation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities in network planning.
• The chance to shape the future network infrastructure in Port Elizabeth .
• A collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation.