Specialist: Planning & Optimisation

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

To analyse network performance/quality, do site planning and optimisation & improve customer experience.

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. Gcwensa & Umlaut)
• Conduct cluster optimisation of existing network

The Ideal candidate for this role will have:

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• 3 years National Diploma or Degree in Electrical (light current) or Electronic Engineering or a SAQA accredited equivalent
• Telecommunications (GSM & UTRAN) courses essential
• Minimum of 3 years relevant GSM experience (inclusive of 2 years UMTS & LTE experience) is essential

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Computer applications (e.g. MS Office & MAPINFOR)
• Analysis tools (e.g. Actix, Trace tool etc.)
• GSM Knowledge UMTS, LTE knowledge
• 5G knowledge advantageous
• Network components
• Statistical tools (e.g. Sonar, NetAct etc.)
• Current Vendor UTRAN equipment

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs, competitive benefit packages, and an exclusive 13th cheque
• 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: 22 April 2024

The base location for this role is Vodacom, East London.

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 organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.