Specialist Planning and Optimisation at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• The main objective of Strategic Network Optimization is to orchestrate network tactics and strategies aimed at increasing network and RAN efficiency and performance.
• The role also entails driving and implementing various activities and special projects to improve network quality through optimization of Radio Access Network (RAN) and RATs (GSM, UMTS, LTE and  NR).
• The role entails the incumbent embraces the use of modern approaches and best global practices mainly in the RAN domain for maximum impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Review and optimize RAN network strategies, parameters, features, and best practices to enhance overall effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure adoption of global best practices and adapt them where applicable for optimal RAN system performance within South Africa.
• Drive proactive stakeholder engagements (optimisation and vendor meetings), propose feature and parameter enhancements in the SON and RAN space for improved efficiencies 
• Assist to develop AI/ML RAN optimisation portfolio and build capacity in data driven analytics for strategic RAN optimization activities using PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, Tidymodels, MLR3 etc.
• Give cross functional support to regions in terms of in-depth network analysis, accelerate fault resolution, and assist in CxO escalations of RAN issues and investigations. 

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• 3 year degree/diploma in electronic or telecommunication, equivalent or higher.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Minimum of 2 to 5 years relevant GSM and UMTS experience (inclusive of 1-2 years LTE experience) is essential
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years working experience within Radio Planning and Optimisation (Essential)
• Experience with UMTS/LTE technologies would be advantageous (Desirable)
• Telecommunications (GSM & UTRAN) courses essential   

Closing date for Applications: 22 August 2025