Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Fully remote

Dev budget

Conference budget

Strategic impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and analytical Telecoms Network Planner to join a fully remote team. You will design and forecast network capacity, evolving technologies, and expansion strategies using geographic data, traffic trends, and industry insights to ensure scalable and cost-effective infrastructure.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and business development across the country to craft long-term network plans.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Significant experience in telecommunications network design, planning and architecture.
• Proficiency with network planning tools and simulation software.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term strategic plans for network expansion and upgrades.
• Analyze network traffic and performance to forecast capacity needs.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance network capabilities and efficiency.
• Create detailed network designs with cost estimates and timelines.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure designs are feasible and aligned with goals.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity.

Skills

Network design

Network planning

Traffic analysis

SDN/NFV

5G

Fiber optics

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Telecommunications/Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Network modeling tools

Simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Telecoms Network Planner to join their fully remote team. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our client's telecommunications infrastructure, involving the design and forecasting of network capacity, technology evolution, and expansion strategies. You will work with geographical data, traffic analysis, and emerging technology trends to create long-term network plans that ensure scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Operating remotely, you will collaborate with engineering, operations, and business development teams across the country, leveraging your expertise to architect a robust and future-proof network from your home office, significantly impacting the company's strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term strategic plans for the expansion and upgrade of the telecommunications network.
• Analyze network traffic data and performance metrics to forecast future capacity requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance network capabilities and efficiency.
• Create detailed network designs and proposals, including cost estimations and implementation timelines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure that network designs are feasible and align with business objectives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities to inform planning strategies.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Significant experience in telecommunications network design, planning, and architecture.
• Strong understanding of various network technologies (e.g., 5G, fiber optics, SDN, NFV).
• Proficiency in network planning tools and simulation software.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Professional development budget for conferences and certifications.
• Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a major telecommunications network.