Telecoms Network Planning Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Company vehicle and travel allowance

Professional development

Stable progressive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Telecoms Network Planning Engineer in Upington to design and evolve the company’s telecommunications network. You will conduct capacity planning, analyze network performance data, and develop long‑term strategies to meet future demands and technological advancements.

You will lead expansion plans, evaluate new technologies, and produce detailed design documentation, collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure smooth implementation in the Northern

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications network design and planning.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, DWDM, mobile network architecture (4G/5G), and related technologies.
• Proficiency in network simulation and planning tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for network expansion, upgrades, and new technology deployments.
• Conduct capacity planning and traffic analysis to ensure network scalability and performance.
• Evaluate new network technologies and vendor solutions for potential implementation.
• Create detailed network design documentation, including logical and physical diagrams.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to ensure seamless transition from design to implementation.

Skills

IP networking

DWDM

4G/5G architecture

Network planning

Capacity planning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Network simulation tools

Traffic analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Telecoms Network Planning Engineer to join their team in Upington . This role is vital in designing and planning the evolution of the company's telecommunications network to meet future demands and technological advancements. You will conduct capacity planning, analyze network performance data, and develop long-term network strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to the growth and innovation of network infrastructure in the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for network expansion, upgrades, and new technology deployments.
• Conduct capacity planning and traffic analysis to ensure network scalability and performance.
• Evaluate new network technologies and vendor solutions for potential implementation.
• Create detailed network design documentation, including logical and physical diagrams.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to ensure seamless transition from design to implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications network design and planning.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, DWDM, mobile network architecture (4G/5G) , and related technologies.
• Proficiency in network simulation and planning tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Company vehicle and travel allowance for fieldwork.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A stable and progressive work environment focused on technological advancement.