Radio Planner | MTN Careers

In a highly dynamic and regulated telecommunications industry, MTN South Africa operates within a competitive landscape where rapid technological advancements and increasing data traffic necessitate continual network enhancement. Pressures for environmental sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and network quality intensify amidst evolving market demands.

Key Performance Areas:

Planning & Delivery:

• Strategically plan and execute mass-market rollouts, ensuring optimal radio network coverage and capacity across residential, business, and industrial areas.
• Prioritize planning efforts in high-value areas, addressing specific requirements such as high-density subscriber zones.
• Coordinate special event planning, anticipating and meeting temporary surge in voice and data traffic demands.
• Implement advanced technologies and solutions to support evolving network requirements.

Dimensioning:

• Monitor network utilization trends to anticipate capacity demands and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Optimize technology and spectrum selection to meet evolving market demands.
• Identify and address network hotspots through deployment of HetNet solutions.

Network Optimisation & Performance Support:

• Evaluate new planning features and technologies to enhance network coverage and capacity.
• Continuously update technical skills to stay abreast of industry advancements.
• Recommend optimal radio network parameters to ensure network integrity and performance.
• Prioritize network rollout to enhance customer experience and network quality.

Supervisory Complexity:

• No indication of subordinates.

Leadership Complexity:

• Demonstrate visionary leadership by contributing innovative ideas and systems to enhance network performance and team productivity.

Managerial Complexity:

• Understand and optimize resource utilization to achieve optimal results while minimizing costs.
• Adapt to evolving market demands and technological advancements to maintain competitive advantage.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as marketing, sales, maintenance, and implementation teams to ensure seamless network planning and execution.
• Engage with external suppliers and contractors to define specifications and procedures for network deployment.

Discretionary Space:

• Exercise independent judgment within flexible boundaries of network design, relying on personal experience and industry expertise.
• Authorize network parameter changes to optimize network performance.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum of a 3-year degree/diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Proficiency in English, with fluency in the local language preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in RF or telecommunications, with wireless experience preferred.
• Experience in medium-sized organizations.

Training:

• Industry-specific training in GSM, WCDMA, and LTE technologies.