Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Telecoms Network Planner to join its Soweto team. The role focuses on long-term planning and design of the telecoms network infrastructure to meet future demands and technological advancements.

You will analyze capacity requirements, evaluate new technologies, and develop network expansion strategies to support service growth, collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure feasible, strategic roadmaps. Hybrid work arrangement in Soweto.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in network planning, design, or architecture within the telecoms sector.
• Strong understanding of network technologies, including fiber optics, wireless, and IP networking.
• Experience with network planning tools and capacity management techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, collaborating with teams in Soweto.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current network performance and forecast future capacity requirements.
• Develop long-term network expansion and upgrade plans.
• Evaluate and recommend new network technologies and architectures.
• Create detailed network designs and implementation roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure plans are feasible and align with strategic goals.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed network investments.
• Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory requirements affecting network development.

Skills

Network planning

Capacity forecasting

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Network design tools

Capacity management techniques

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic Telecoms Network Planner to join their team in Soweto . This role involves the long-term planning and design of the company's telecommunications network infrastructure, ensuring it meets future demands and technological advancements. You will analyze capacity requirements, evaluate new technologies, and develop network expansion strategies to support service growth. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape the future of telecommunications in the region, working within a key player in the telecoms industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current network performance and forecast future capacity requirements.
• Develop long-term network expansion and upgrade plans.
• Evaluate and recommend new network technologies and architectures.
• Create detailed network designs and implementation roadmaps.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure plans are feasible and align with strategic goals.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed network investments.
• Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory requirements affecting network development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in network planning, design, or architecture within the telecoms sector.
• Strong understanding of network technologies, including fiber optics, wireless, and IP networking.
• Experience with network planning tools and capacity management techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in technical documentation and presentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, collaborating with teams in Soweto .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and strategic training.
• A hybrid work arrangement providing work-life balance.
• Contribute to the evolution of the telecoms network infrastructure.