Specialist: Planning & Optimisation Network Planning & Performance Western Posted ago Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Engineering

Position: Specialist: Planning & Optimisation Network Planning & Performance Western Posted 12 hours ago

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

To analyse network performance, do site planning, optimisation and configuration

Your responsibilities will include:

Conduct all site planning and optimisation
Ensure optimal performance on network quality by monitoring the network statistics through the relevant tools and implementing determined corrective action
Pro-actively analyse and recommend capacity dimensioning requirements on all network elements
Pro-actively analyse and verify in-depth network problems by performing relevant traces
Investigate and rectify all network failures received from regular drive testing routes by outsourcing companies (e.g. ATIO & P3)
Conduct cluster optimisation of existing network

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

3 years National Diploma or Degree in Electrical (light current) or Electronic Engineering or a SAQA accredited equivalent
Telecommunications (GSM, UTRAN, LTE) courses (essential)
Minimum of 3 years relevant RAN technologies is essential

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

Computer applications (e.g. MS Office & Atoll)
Analysis tool (e.g. Netstats, Actix, Sonar)
GSM Knowledge 5G.LTE, 3G knowledge
Statistical tools

We make an impact by offering:

Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications:
20 July 2026.

The base location for this role is Century City, Cape Town.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

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