Senior Specialist: Radio Planning & Optimisation needed at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• To manage site planning, deliver an optimised radio network and resolve customer queries.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the RPO team to deliver the New Sites Planning Pipeline & Rollout Projects for the FY.
• Develop innovative RF solutions to resolve customer problems.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all related databases and documentation in compliance with Vodacom quality standards.
• Manage all customer-related queries until resolved. Support customer Care, VIP Escalations, PM, Property, and EBU/CBU departments.
• Provide input into the evaluation, development needs and maintenance of RPO specialist competencies and performance.
• Support the RPO team while conducting drive tests, probing tools, and statistical analysis to determine the root cause and resolution of problems.
• Conduct optimisation projects for single sites, clusters, and network features.
• Provide ad-hoc, concise reports and feedback to requesting internal parties.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• 3-year degree or National Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• 5 to 10 Years Telecoms experience.
• Telecommunications (GSM, UTRAN, LTE, and 5G) courses are essential.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant GSM experience (inclusive of 2 years LTE experience) is essential

Core competencies, knowledge and experience :

• Computer applications (e.g., MS Office, MS Teams & MAPINFO)
• Network Performance
• Network Analysis tools (e.g., U2020, Actix, Sonar, Atoll, OSS, Probes & Crowd Analysis)
• Technology – GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G knowledge
• Customer Care

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• 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:

• 04 June 2025.