RAN Technical Specilaist : MTN South Africa Jobs

Location of position
MTN South Africa Gauteng Johannesburg Innovation Centre
Job mission
To provide a high level service to the Radio Network Planning and Optimisation Engineers through technology research, development of new solutions, high level problem solving and ensuring that only quality equipment and tools are deployed within the MTN network
KPA duties
Candidate requires the following background in order to manage the Task Complexities defined below ? Exposure to GSM Cell Planning Principles (RF Design & radio capacity planning) ? Exposure to GPRS and Packet Switched Data (PS network design & interaction with CS domain) ? Exposure to Radio Optimisation (Understands the principles & process of ACP / AFP optimisation and enhanced radio optimisation features) ? Knowledge of GSM / UMTS Entities (Has a good understanding of the end to end network nodes required in the GSM / UMTS architecture for both CS and PS) ? Knowledge and Exposure of UMTS (3Gnetwork design, planning, integration and tuning) Task Complexity: 1. High Level Support: Assist P&O staff with investigating and problem solving in the radio network. Identify the source of the problem and provide effective solutions. Providing support to MTN Group Opcos via the MTN Group Competence center. • Requires working experience with protocol analysers, TEMS test tools, OSS Statistics, Call data records and Radio Optimisation tools will be required to manage this task. 2. BSS/OSS/RAN Software Releases: Participation in the approval process and acceptance test procedures of new radio features for both 2G and 3G networks. Evaluate the functionality and relevance of new BSS / OSS software. Ensure the software features are debugged before implementation and that the new features are utilized to enhance the performance of the radio network. Ensure Planning and Optimization engineers understand the advanced radio features and their functionality. Train P&O staff with regard to new features. Understand the business model for implementing new features and participate in negotiations with suppliers regards feature costs. Ensure new parameters and counters are defined within the P&O Planning tools. • Requires experience in radio network design and operation, detailed knowledge of GSM / UMTS system design and principles. Exposure to GSM / UMTS Radio interface .Understanding the Logical and Physical layers of GSM / UMTS radio interface 3. Technical Investigations: Perform technical investigations into topics related to radio network design and performance, such as new types of hardware, new design methodologies and the evolution of PS Data i.e. EDGE, UMTS, and HSPDA, LTE & WiMax • Requires knowledge of new developments in the field of radio network design, participation in tender process and network bids are examples of this requirement 4. New Radio Planning and Optimisation Tools: Evaluate the functionality and complexity of new P&O products or tools on the market. Scope the requirements for trials and participate in the physical evaluation of the products, compile evaluation criteria and performance matrix for tender purposes. • Requires good negotiation skills 5. Special Projects: Technical Specialist will be required to project manage or represent the Planning and Optimisation department in new strategic projects.
Educational requirements
Education: BSC Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
Experience required
Experience: 4 years experience in GSM/UMTS or telecommunications.
Skills required
Knowledge: Computer literacy, RF propagation principles, competent knowledge of radio technology, good numeric skills, business management, knowledge of GSM / UMTS industry and market, former programming skills would be advantageous Skills / physical competencies: Sound evaluation and implementation skills, leadership and basic managerial decision making capabilities, basic financial skills
Other information
Reference No: IRC30799   Position Type: Permanent   Affirmative Action:  Open to All   Salary:   Additional: Behavioural qualities: Able to work independently of supervision, strong team-player, integrity and openness, assertiveness ,responsibility, self-motivation General working conditions/ Inherent requirements/ Tools of trade (e.g. shift work, drivers license (code), vehicle (make) specific tools (e.g. dial in facility, special cell phone, etc), special clothing, environmental requirements, etc.) Please be specific when listing conditions, requirements, tools of trade and use of motor vehicle/ travel allowances. • Knowledge of a wide range of computer applications is required (Basic SQL, programming experience advantageous) • Over time work required on occasion • Driver’s license is essential • Dial in facility will be required as to have access to certain databases
Applications close 21 Mar 2011.		Apply now