356 Ran Engineer jobs in South Africa

About this Opportunity

The RAN Optimization Engineer is responsible for end-to-end Radio Access Network (RAN) performance, ensuring service quality and KPI compliance across 2G to 5G technologies. The role involves analyzing network KPIs, drive test results, and customer experience data, while supporting optimization campaigns, preparing performance reports, and managing customer/third-party interactions to enhance overall network quality.

What you will do

• Monitor, analyze, and optimize RAN KPIs for 2G/3G/4G/5G to ensure SLA compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Perform proactive and reactive performance monitoring to identify degradation trends and improvement opportunities.
• Benchmark and track daily/weekly/monthly KPI performance dashboards.
• Conduct root cause analysis for KPI deviations, call drops, throughput degradation, handover failures, and latency issues.
• Provide tuning and parameter optimization (coverage, capacity, and quality optimization).
• Recommend and implement feature activation, parameter changes, and hardware/software upgrades.
• Analyze drive test results and make recommendations for parameter changes and site-level corrections.
• Support optimization campaigns (e.g., Umlaut, P3, Opensignal benchmarking) to ensure top ranking in customer experience.
• Validate field data (DT, CEM, TEMS, NEMO, etc.) and verify improvements post-optimization.Act as interface with 3rd party teams such as Operations, Field Maintenance, and Core teams to align on actions.
• Document optimization activities, solutions applied, and results achieved.

The Skill you bring

• Strong knowledge of multi-technology RAN (2G/3G/4G/5G) optimization and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with drive test tools (TEMS, NEMO, GENEX Probe, Actix, etc.).
• Solid understanding of RAN features, parameters, and performance KPIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 4–7 years of experience in RAN optimization and performance management.
• Experience in Managed Services environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Ericsson equipment, tools and products.
• Knowledge of scripting, data analysis (Excel, SQL, Python, etc.) is an advantage.

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Primary country and city: South Africa (ZA) | Woodmead

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The RAN Optimization Engineer is responsible for end-to-end Radio Access Network (RAN) performance, ensuring service quality and KPI compliance across 2G to 5G technologies. The role involves analyzing network KPIs, drive test results, and customer experience data, while supporting optimization campaigns, preparing performance reports, and managing customer/third-party interactions to enhance overall network quality.

Strong knowledge of multi-technology RAN (2G/3G/4G/5G) optimization and troubleshooting.

Hands-on experience with drive test tools (TEMS, NEMO, GENEX Probe, Actix, etc.).

Solid understanding of RAN features, parameters, and performance KPIs.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

47 years of experience in RAN optimization and performance management.

Experience in Managed Services environment preferred.

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Recruiting for a Wireless Network Installation Engineer.

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• Install and commission Wi-Fi 7 access points at the new building.

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Tracker requires the services of a Radio Frequency Network Engineer in our Product Performance Department. We require a diligent and driven individual, who can be a part of a high performing team.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Monitor the existing radio frequency network and ensure maximum availability, with minimum downtime.
2. Maintain, repair and upgrade the existing radio frequency network, of high sites and repeater sites.
3. In consultation with the Network Planning Personnel, identify areas where RF coverage is inadequate and commission new sites in these areas.
4. Manage an effective preventative maintenance plan, pertaining specifically to the radio frequency network.
5. Install, maintain, repair, and upgrade the network of telemetry field units, used to test customer’s vehicles.
6. Manage an effective inventory control system, relating specifically to the various components of the radio frequency network.
7. Manage configuration control and engineering change procedures and documentation.
8. Manage all fixed assets relating to the network and ensure that they are maintained in a serviceable condition at all times.
9. Ensure that any work carried out to the radio frequency network is completed in the most cost-effective manner.
10. Liaise with internal/external customers on issues pertaining to the radio frequency network.
11. Assist with new developments and modifications, pertaining to the radio frequency network.

• National Diploma, Higher National Diploma or a B-Tech Degree (Electrical Engineering - light current).
• Minimum of five years’ work experience, obtained within a telecommunications environment.
• Technical knowledge, relating specifically to RF systems, communication systems and antennas.
• Possess good fault finding and analytical skills.
• Possess good administrative skills.
• Be prepared to travel.
• Be computer literate (Linux, MS Windows, MS Office) and a self-starter.
• Fall Arrest certification would be advantageous.

Tracker requires the services of a Radio Frequency Network Engineer in our Product Performance Department. We require a diligent and driven individual, who can be a part of a high performing team.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Monitor the existing radio frequency network and ensure maximum availability, with minimum downtime.
2. Maintain, repair and upgrade the existing radio frequency network, of high sites and repeater sites.
3. In consultation with the Network Planning Personnel, identify areas where RF coverage is inadequate and commission new sites in these areas.
4. Manage an effective preventative maintenance plan, pertaining specifically to the radio frequency network.
5. Install, maintain, repair, and upgrade the network of telemetry field units, used to tests customer’s vehicles.
6. Manage an effective inventory control system, relating specifically to the various components of the radio frequency network.
7. Manage configuration control and engineering change procedures and documentation.
8. Manage all fixed assets relating to the network and ensure that they are maintained in a serviceable condition at all times.
9. Ensure that any work carried-out to the radio frequency network is completed in the most cost-effective manner.
10. Liaise with internal / external customers on issues pertaining to the radio frequency network.
11. Assist with new developments and modifications, pertaining to the radio frequency network.

• National Diploma, Higher National Diploma or a B-Tech Degree (Electrical Engineering - light current).
• Minimum of five years’ work experience, obtained within a telecommunications environment.
• Technical knowledge, relating specifically to RF systems, communication systems and antennas.
• Possess good fault finding and analytical skills.
• Possess good administrative skills.
• Be prepared to travel.
• Be computer literate (Linux, MS Windows, MS Office) and a self-starter.
• Fall Arrest certification would be advantageous.

Network Engineer position available in Cape Town

We’re hiring a Network Engineer to design and manage advanced networking solutions that support large-scale, autonomous applications.

The role involves building networks in complex environments, supporting projects across multiple regions, and working with both wired and wireless technologies.

Location: Century City, Cape Town – Onsite.

Salary: R720,000 – R960,000 CTC per annum.

• Design and implement enterprise networks, including wired (Cisco/UBNT) and private wireless/5G/LTE.
• Configure and support user equipment and networking hardware.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support, ensuring systems meet SLA standards.
• Develop processes, documentation, and automated reports on network performance.
• Collaborate with RF Engineers to optimise coverage.
• Attend customer and partner meetings, including occasional travel.

• 5+ years’ experience in network engineering.
• Relevant degree or certification.
• Hands-on experience with wired, wireless, and 5G/LTE networking.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work across global teams and provide high-level support.

• R720k – R960k annual CTC
• Medical aid contribution
• Occasional travel, including international exposure

Responsibilities

• Day to day Operational administration of network infrastructure, this includes but not limited to.
• Routers, Switches and Wireless infrastructure
• Network and patch rooms and areas
• Internet Access
• Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure and services
• Local Area Networks (LAN) Infrastructure and services
• DMZ, Firewall, VPN, APN and Proxy infrastructure and services
• Fixed infrastructure (Fibre and Ethernet cabling)
• Ensure system performance and service level agreements (SLA) are achieved.
• Effective monitoring of related infrastructure (Network Operations Centre (NOC))
• Work with third party service providers to ensure efficient operations.
• Work with Impala BIIS team for successful operation and integration of network infrastructure
• Dealing with users and network related calls daily.
• Effective documentation of areas of responsibility.
• Standard operating procedures (SOP) creation and maintenance
• Creation and maintenance of Architectural drawing for all OT installations.
• Creation and maintenance of Logical drawings for all OT related installations within
• area of responsibility will be limited to the OT environment and ICT integration.
• Project management within area or responsibility (small network projects and additions)

• Matric
• CompTIA A+ N+
• 5 years in an operational role with a strong background on Cisco administration and
• equipment
• 5 years network infrastructure experience
• 5 years network operations management
• 5 years vendor management
• 5 years understanding of Firewall integration into network services
• In depth knowledge of L2 and L3 routing as well as routing protocols with emphasis on OSPF

Reference: NWA -Njabu-3
If you are an experienced Network Engineer who wants to make a difference in a continuously growing company, then APPLY NOW!

The Network Engineer role is responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and documenting the network security infrastructure.

• Relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications, plus appropriate Diploma
• Experience and product-specific training
• 5 Years’ experience
• Willing to work extended hours/shifts
• Willing to travel
• ITIL or Networking certificates (advantageous)
• Administration of Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Access Control (NAC), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. If you wish to send your CV via email, forward your CV to and copy the reference number in the subject line of your e-mail.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other opportunities that appear for which you might be more suitable.

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