Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development and training

Stable work environment

Generous paid time off and holidays

Opportunity to contribute to strategic

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Telecoms Network Planner for the Nelspruit area to forecast demand, plan capacity upgrades, and deploy new technologies. You will analyze performance data and identify bottlenecks to drive strategic improvements.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical abilities, a forward-thinking mindset, and a solid understanding of network design and capacity management within telecommunications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in telecom network planning or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex network data.
• Solid understanding of telecommunications network technologies (fiber, wireless, IP).
• Experience with network planning tools and capacity management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current network utilization and forecast future demand for telecommunications services.
• Develop detailed network expansion and upgrade plans, including capacity planning for core and access networks.
• Evaluate new technologies and their impact on capacity and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure technically feasible and cost-efficient changes.
• Prepare reports and presentations on network capacity, performance, and planning requirements.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning of the telecommunications network infrastructure.

Skills

Analytical skills

Network data interpretation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Network planning tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic Telecoms Network Planner to contribute to the expansion and optimization of their infrastructure in the Nelspruit area. This role is essential for forecasting network demand, planning capacity upgrades, and ensuring the efficient deployment of new network technologies. You will analyze network performance data, identify potential bottlenecks, and develop strategic plans to enhance network capabilities. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a forward-thinking mindset, and a solid understanding of telecommunications network design and capacity management principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current network utilization and forecast future demand for various telecommunications services.
• Develop detailed network expansion and upgrade plans, including capacity planning for core and access networks.
• Evaluate new technologies and their potential impact on network capacity and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure planned network changes are technically feasible and cost-effective.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on network capacity, performance, and future planning requirements.
• Contribute to the long-term strategic planning of the telecommunications network infrastructure.

Requirements

• Proven experience in telecom network planning or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex network data.
• Solid understanding of network technologies, including fiber optics, wireless, and IP networking.
• Experience with network planning tools and capacity management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in advanced planning techniques.
• A stable work environment with a focus on long-term infrastructure development.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• The chance to contribute to the strategic growth of a key telecommunications provider.