Specialist: Planning - East London, South Africa - Vodafone

Vodafone

Verified Company

East London, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

:

When it comes to igniting a team of trailblazers, we're number 1.
The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.
Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2024.

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
Proactively analyse and recommend capacity dimensioning requirements on all network elements
Proactively analyse and verify indepth 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

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:

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.