Specialist Planning & Optimisation at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role purpose:

• 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:

• Continuous review of RAN network strategies, using RAN parameters, features and best practices aimed at improving RAN effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Ensure adoption of global best practices and adapt them where applicable for optimal 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 build capacity in data driven analytics for strategic RAN optimization activities, including scripting, knowledge transfer 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:
Technical / professional qualifications:

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

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant GSM and UMTS experience (inclusive of 1-2 years LTE experience) is essential
• Minimum of 3 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