Job Description

Role purpose

To provide high level technical support in the Radio Planning and Optimisation environment and to correct network quality and Radio Planning and Optimisation impacting problems

Your responsibilities will include

Act as team leader for the regional/county planning & optimisation team
Perform network optimisation for RAN network, by consulting and advising at Regional and/or County Level
Identification, planning and implementation of new RAN equipment features and new technology, to improve quality and to support rollout.
Perform analysis of drive tests logs & remedial actions
Manage higher order network element planning & configuration, including future capacity implementation and plans
Liaison with central and regional stakeholders and external contractors.
Ensure alignment between county, regional & national strategy
Provide Support to various functional teams
Managed various high-level projects
Managed regional and county cost efficiencies

The ideal candidate for this role willl have

Technical / Professional Qualifications:

3 years National Diploma or Degree in Electrical (light current) or Electronic Engineering or a SAQA accredited equivalent in a related field with at least 5 years' experience in a Radio Planning and Optimisation environment within a telecommunications network operator.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

Good knowledge of RF antennas and systems
Good knowledge and experience in ATOL planning tool
Good knowledge & experience in drive test & analysis tools
GSM / UMTS / LTE planning and optimisation principles
5G planning & optimisation principles advantageous
Project Management basic knowledge
Exposure to UMTS / LTE/5G planning & optimisation tools.
Radio environment knowledge (RF)
Exposure to IP fundamentals
Nokia Equipment Knowledge preferable

Closing date for Applications: 15 September 2023

The base location for this role is,Vodacom Mthatha.

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.

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of peoplexe2x80x99s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

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