Packet Core Planning Engineer
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client in the Mobile sector is seeking a Packet Core Planning Engineer on a contract duration of 12 months
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Packet Core Planning Engineer to lead the design capacity planning and optimization of our mobile core network infrastructure. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless data connectivity scalability and performance across 3G 4G and 5G packet core domains. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to support evolving business and customer demands.
Required Skills & Experience
We are seeking a highly skilled Packet Core Planning Engineer to lead the design capacity planning and optimization of our mobile core network infrastructure. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless data connectivity scalability and performance across 3G 4G and 5G packet core domains. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to support evolving business and customer demands.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Telecommunications Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5 years of experience in packet core planning preferably within Tier 1 mobile operators or OEMs
- Strong understanding of 3GPP standards LTE/5G architecture and IP networking principles
- Hands-on experience with planning tools traffic modeling and network simulation platforms
- Familiarity with virtualization (NFV) cloud-native core and orchestration frameworks (e.g. Kubernetes OpenStack)
- Excellent analytical documentation and stakeholder communication skills
- Certifications in Cisco Nokia Ericsson or Huawei packet core platforms
- Experience with BSS/OSS integration and service orchestration
- Exposure to AI/ML-driven network optimization tools
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and lawful interception requirements
- For a Packet Core Planning Engineer the essential skills span across technical expertise strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Skills
- Robotics
- Electrical Engineering
- GIS
- C/C++
- Technical Writing
- Visio
- Special Operations
- Telecommunication
- Geometry
- Oil & Gas Experience
- MPLS
- Systems Analysis
About Company
With 15 years of experience in the Telecommunications and Financial Services industry in Africa and the Middle East, we are experts at supporting our clients through their digital transformation journeys. We believe in blending traditional methods with cutting-edge strategies to drive ... View more
