RAN & Network Tech. Director - Africa

 

Recruiter:

SM Squared Talent (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000166/SM

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


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:

Approximately 95% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Approximately 30-40% travel may be required in support of the position’s responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and finger to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk, and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, and crouch; lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.

 

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