Telecoms Network Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Career stability

Collaborative team environment

Planning and analytics tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Telecoms Network Planner to join our expanding infrastructure team in Vereeniging. You will lead strategic planning, design, and optimization of our telecoms network to meet current and future demands.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years' experience in telecom network planning, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with network design tools. This role offers growth opportunities within a growing industry and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of telecom network planning, design, or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of network planning tools and methodologies.
• Proficiency in documenting and presenting network designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term network expansion and upgrade plans based on traffic forecasts and service requirements.
• Analyze network performance data to identify areas for optimization and capacity enhancement.
• Evaluate new network technologies, equipment, and vendor proposals to determine suitability and cost-effectiveness.
• Create detailed network design documents, including capacity plans, equipment layouts, and migration strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and marketing teams to align network plans with business objectives and service rollouts.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in all network planning activities.

Skills

Network planning

Data analysis

Project management

Traffic forecasting

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Tools

Network planning tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous Telecoms Network Planner to join their expanding infrastructure team in Vereeniging . This critical role focuses on the strategic planning, design, and optimization of the company's telecommunications network to meet current and future demands. You will be responsible for forecasting capacity needs, evaluating new technologies, and developing deployment plans that ensure network efficiency and scalability. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the long-term development of our network infrastructure and contribute to strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of network planning principles within the telecoms industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term network expansion and upgrade plans based on traffic forecasts and service requirements.
• Analyze network performance data to identify areas for optimization and capacity enhancement.
• Evaluate new network technologies, equipment, and vendor proposals to determine suitability and cost-effectiveness.
• Create detailed network design documents, including capacity plans, equipment layouts, and migration strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and marketing teams to align network plans with business objectives and service rollouts.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in all network planning activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecom network planning , design, or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of network planning tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with various telecom technologies, including fiber optics, wireless, and IP networking.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management and documentation tools.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based reviews.
• Generous benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• A stable role within a growing and essential industry.
• Collaborative team environment focused on strategic growth.
• Company-provided resources for planning and analysis tools.