SUMMARY:
A telecommunications company in Fourways is looking for a RAN & Network Tech. Director that will contribute expertise and technical acumen to support new opportunity evaluation; refining RAN aspects of our customer commercial contracts; drive RAN-as-a-service/Network-as-a-service operational project rollouts; and develop network planning tools to improve our new sites selection processes (BTF).

POSITION INFO:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) across multiple RF-associated disciplines, including RF planning, RAN Network technology (Including 5G), broadcast, backhaul and broadband for Africa
• Apply RF knowledge and experience to translate technical performance data into commercially relevant and actionable information
• Utilize a deep understanding of the RAN and RF capabilities to support the operational deployment of radio-ready infrastructure products that can be used to house next generation technologies based on customer needs
• Proactively communicate and develop RAN/Network technology evolution roadmap, as it pertains to the company and their key customers, to all internal organizational levels, including global
• Develop and improve network / RF Planning tools to support the Commercial and In-Country teams new sites selection process (BTF) – directly aimed at increasing customer conversion rate (colocations)
• Design, simulate and/or demonstrate telecommunications technology concepts, including enhancements to existing products
• Analyze and assess technologies from an RF performance perspective
• Support the Innovation team to develop concept prototypes, test specifications, and network engineering to drive product releases
• Keep current on technical developments in the mobile technology area, including the latest network technology activity by the mobile network operators
• Share knowledge across the organization to improve planning, assessment, and product development
• Develop & Upskill Africa Country teams’ RAN/RF competencies to meet their respective Innovation & Commercial KPIs

OTHER:

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• In-depth experience and expertise in developing and designing RF and/or Radio Network technologies
• Ability to translate technical material into concepts to facilitate the collaboration with other inter- disciplinary teams
• Effective and persuasive communicator for internal and external audiences, both technical and commercial
• Exceptional strategic and problem-solving skills to effectively influence decision making in key business decisions
• Strong organizational skills: ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated; able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests and with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify high quality solutions
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a concentration in Engineering or Computer Science preferred
• Experience working in African markets
• A minimum of 7 years of industry experience, with at least 3 years in an engineering capacity focused on RF or radio network technology design required
• Solid technical background with understanding of and experience with wireless technology (e.g., 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, small cells) strongly preferred
• Wireless telecommunication industry experience preferred
• Track record of working with cross-functional teams
• Project and change management skills are essential

ENVIRONMENT:

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