Senior Technical Officer - Johannesburg, South Africa - Vodafone

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    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, conduct site planning, optimisation, and customer care.

    Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conduct Radio Network Planning, provide motivations for RF design solutions, integration, and post implementation verification of 2G/3G/4G/5G sites, (Greenfield, Rooftops, IBS, Small Cell, CEs, and Special Events).
  • Ensure planning tool and databases are accurate at all times.
  • Manage all customer related queries until resolved. Supporting Customer Care, VIP Escalations, PM, Property and EBU/CBU departments.
  • Conduct drive tests, provide analysis, and implement solutions on major routes, centres as well as customer queries.
  • Conduct statistical root cause analysis. Investigate and resolve all network quality faults received from network quality, network performance, CIC, management and the NMC.
  • The ideal candidate for this role will have:

  • Matric Certificate essential
  • Minimum of 2 to 3 years relevant cellular networks experience essential.
  • Valid Driver's Licence essential
  • 3-year Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Degree is advantageous
  • Computer applications (, MS Office)
  • GSM Knowledge GSM, UMTS, LTE & 5 knowledge, Network components Analysis tool (, Actix, Sonar, Atoll) Statistical tools, Sonar, Atoll
  • Huawei U2020
  • Statistical Network Performance Tools
  • 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 fiber connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies
  • The closing date for applications: 26 April 2024

    The base location for this role is Vodacom,Midrand.

    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.