Wireless Network Engineer - 5G/Wi-Fi & Field Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Professional certifications

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Wireless Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize wireless infrastructure across Queenstown and surrounding areas in South Africa. The role focuses on ensuring reliable cellular and Wi‑Fi services for enterprise and regional coverage.

The ideal candidate has a strong RF background, 5+ years in wireless engineering, and hands-on experience with RF planning tools, 4G/5G, and 802.11ac/ax.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in EE, CS, or related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in wireless network engineering.
• Strong RF principles and wireless protocol knowledge.
• Experience with RF planning tools and field deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain wireless networks including cellular and Wi‑Fi.
• Perform RF site surveys and capacity analysis for optimal coverage.
• Configure and troubleshoot access points, controllers, and devices.
• Monitor network health and implement proactive downtime reductions.
• Stay updated on emerging wireless technologies and security best practices.

Skills

4G/5G knowledge

Wi‑Fi 802.11ac/ax

Troubleshooting in field environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

RF planning tools

Network analyzers

Wireless security protocols

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Wireless Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize wireless infrastructure across Queenstown and surrounding areas in South Africa. The role focuses on ensuring reliable cellular and Wi‑Fi services for enterprise and regional coverage.

The ideal candidate has a strong RF background, 5+ years in wireless engineering, and hands-on experience with RF planning tools, 4G/5G, and 802.11ac/ax.