Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Medical aid contributions

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a strategic Telecoms Network Planner to join our infrastructure development team. You will analyze network performance, forecast future demand, and plan expansions to support growth and service upgrades.

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to align plans with budgets and business goals. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree and 5+ years in telecoms network design or planning, with strong modeling and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current network performance, utilization, and capacity metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop long-term network expansion plans, including capacity upgrades and new technology rollouts.
• Create detailed network designs and topologies to support projected traffic growth and new service requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align network plans with business objectives and budget constraints.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendor solutions for their suitability in enhancing network capabilities and efficiency.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic Telecoms Network Planner to join their infrastructure development team in Sandton . This role is crucial for ensuring the future growth and capacity of our network. You will be responsible for analyzing network performance data, forecasting future demand, and planning network expansions and upgrades to meet evolving customer needs. Your insights and strategic plans will directly influence network design decisions and investment priorities, ensuring a robust and scalable telecommunications future for our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current network performance, utilization, and capacity metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop long-term network expansion plans, including capacity upgrades and new technology rollouts.
• Create detailed network designs and topologies to support projected traffic growth and new service requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align network plans with business objectives and budget constraints.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendor solutions for their suitability in enhancing network capabilities and efficiency.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecoms network design or planning.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, architecture, and capacity planning principles.
• Proficiency in network modeling and simulation tools.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a large-scale telecoms network .
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A stimulating work environment with exposure to advanced network technologies.
• Retirement plan and medical aid contributions.