RADIO PLANNING ENGINEERS – NetOne Cellular (Private) Limited 439 views

RESPONSIBILITY

The incumbents shall be responsible to the Radio Planning Manager.

KEY JOB PURPOSE

Analysis, design, implementation, optimization, and enhancement of GSM/UMTS/LTE mobile wireless networks.

PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs radio site surveys, site candidate evaluation or selection, and links budget planning for both new radio site integration and or radio site relocation;
2. Analyses systems, hardware, and software problems and develops technical solutions;
3. Designs, installs, and commissions mobile or cellular base stations;
4. Produces new sites data (parameters) as well as updating existing sites parameters including new parameters, changes of configurations, etc;
5. Performs health check activities in a regular routine manner for all sites and produces updated records accordingly;
6. Uses specialised propagation modeling tools to conduct coverage planning, interference analysis, and optimization;
7. Carries out optimization techniques (antenna selection for optimal horizontal/vertical performance, mechanical/ electrical lilting, appropriate transmit power setting, antenna clearance) for the optimal site or cluster performance;
8. Provides high-level support and technical expertise in RF technology;
9. Performs Optimisation of the cellular network on a regular basis using the available tools and prepares write up reports for management and keeps this record updated and available for access to the whole planning team;
10. Fixes all critical faults in a responsive manner and ensures minimal disruption of services;
11. Operates and maintains the mobile/cellular sites to retain high-quality network performance and minimize faults;
12. Monitors the traffic of base stations and prepares statistic reports for management with recommendations;
13. Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on the Voice/SMS traffic and Data traffic per site.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

⦁ Degree in Electronic or Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent;
⦁ Two to three years experience in a similar role;
⦁ Must have a valid driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience;
⦁ Strong track record in undertaking Wireless or other related projects;
⦁ Must have a thorough understanding of ITU-T recommendation series and standardization and POTRAZ regulations and specifications.

COMPETENCIES

⦁ Must be a good team player;
⦁ Must be professional and energetic
⦁ Should be able to work under pressure and also be available to work during odd hours of the day.

Job Summary

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Job Type

Contract

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Location

Harare

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Category

Engineering

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Closing Date

May 21, 2023