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About the Role

Join Ericsson as an Optimization Engineer and be part of a global team delivering cutting-edge telecom solutions. This role focuses on the design, optimization, and performance of 2G/3G/4G/5G radio access networks, while also contributing to pre-sales, customer engagement, and service delivery. You will combine strong technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities to drive network excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

Lead RAN design and dimensioning activities aligned with customer requirements
Plan and execute RF optimization to improve KPIs (throughput, accessibility, retainability, latency, coverage)
Perform root-cause analysis and resolve network performance issues and outages
Engage with customers to identify improvements and present technical solutions
Prepare proposals, optimization plans, and performance reports
Conduct site acceptance, verification, and benchmarking (drive/walk tests)
Configure and validate RAN parameters via OSS/NMS tools
Support feature rollouts, refarming, upgrades, and integration projects
Estimate cost of services and define scope of work for proposals
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing
Ensure compliance with operational processes and support on-call activities

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on RAN experience in vendor or operator environments
Strong experience in RAN design, optimization, and performance management
Solid understanding of radio concepts, air interface technologies, and signaling
Hands-on experience with RAN tuning, neighbor relations, and handover optimization
Familiarity with RF planning and drive-test tools (Atoll, TEMS, Actix, Nemo)
Experience with Ericsson or other vendor tools (Huawei, Nokia) and OSS/NMS platforms
Knowledge of 5G (NR, EN-DC, SA/NSA, MIMO) and multi-technology environments
Data analysis and automation skills (Python, SQL, Excel) are a plus
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and consultative skills
Customer-focused mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities

Skills

RAN design
RF optimization
Performance management
Radio concepts
Air interface technologies
Signaling
RAN tuning
Neighbor relations
Handover optimization
RF planning
Drive-test tools
Ericsson tools
Huawei tools
Nokia tools
OSS/NMS platforms
5G (NR, EN-DC, SA/NSA, MIMO)
Multi-technology environments
Data analysis
Automation
Python
SQL
Excel
Stakeholder management
Communication
Consultative skills

Location

Port Elizabeth
Woodmead

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

5+ years of hands-on RAN experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field

About the Company

Ericsson South Africa recruits in line with its Employment Equity plan and will therefore give preference to suitably qualified candidates who are members of designated groups.
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Equal Opportunity

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.