RF Planning Engineer (Supervisory)

Job Description
• To Design And Plan MTNN Radio Networks (2G, UMTS, LTE And Future Technologies) On Various Layers (Including In-Building Solutions IBS/DAS, FEMTO/Small Cells Etc.) For Cost Effective Deployment Of Radio Network Coverage And Capacity, Towards The Achievement Of MTNN’s Network Rollout Objectives And Marketing/Business Plan.

• Coverage – Ensuring That Coverage Is Provided In All Areas Where MTN Subscribers Live, Work And Play And To Maintain Parity With The Competitor Where Necessary.
• Produce Cost Effective Radio Designs - Ensuring The Network Will Be Designed And Built In The Most Cost Effective Way Possible, E.G. Rooftops/Existing Towers/Water Towers Are Easier And Cheaper To Build Than Greenfields
• Network Planning Functions Within The Region Which Will Be Measured By:
O Capacity - Ensuring That At Any Time The Network Will Be Able To Accommodate The Subscriber Level Anticipated 3 Months Ahead
O Technology Integration – Ensuring That Multiservice Sites (2G, 3G, Etc) Are Properly Designed And Integrated With Minimal Complexity And Good Inter Radio Access Technology Performance.
O Time  - Ensuring That Network Planning And Site Acceptance Will Be Carried Out In A Manner  To Allow Sufficient Time For Acquisition, Construction And Implementation Of BTS And Transmission Links
• Maintain At All Times A Detailed Knowledge Of The Behavior And Status Of All Sites In The Region Of Responsibility. This Includes:
O Nominal Plan
O Planned Sites
O Site Acquisition Status
O Build Configuration And Status
O Traffic Levels
O Voice Traffic Indices: GoS (Congestions Stats), Dropped Call Rate, Control Channel Failure, HO Failure Rate, Half-Rate
O Data Traffic Volumes And Relevant Indices
• Monitor And Report All Competitor Activities
• The Clutter Data And Propagation Models (Planning Tool: Asset) Will Be Checked At Regular Intervals To Ensure That They Offer A True Reflection Of The Propagation Environment·
• Be Aware Of Any Of The Issues Below That May Affect The Successful Operation Of MTN’s Business Within The Region
O Economic Situation
O Social/Community Situations
O Provide Specialist Technical Support To All Other Department Regarding The Network And Radio Related Features
• Maintain The Integrity Of The Contents Of  Planning Tools (Esp. ASSET, And Other Records) And Minimize Discrepancies From Live Network
• Execute The Nominal Radio Coverage And Capacity Rollout Design For The Region
• Carry Out The Detailed RF Design To Conform With The Nominal Rollout Plan
• Monitor And Analyze Network Performance And Configuration To Ensure KPIs Are In Conformance With Targets For The Region
• Continuously Analyze Traffic, Utilization And Subscriber Growth In Order To Foresee Needs For Capacity Expansion.
• Review, Prepare And Load Cell Data For Integration Of Sites Onto The Network.
• Evaluate, Verify And Supervise The Planning Of MTNN Radio Networks By Managed Service Vendor (S)
• Ensure Value Is Created From Customer Engagement & Operations:
• Maintain Accurate And Thorough Knowledge Of The Network, Especially In Assigned Region/Areas To Aid Decision Making By Stakeholders
• Continuously Seek Self-Professional Development To Sharpen Skills And Capabilities In A Versatile And Evolving Digital Landscape. 
• Foster Active Collaboration And Relationships With Employees Across All Levels And Divisions In Line With MTN’s VB And Values.

Job Condition
• Normal MTNN Working Conditions
• May Be Required To Work Extended Hours
• Open Plan Office

Experience & Training Minimum Education:
• Fluent In English
• First Degree In Electrical/Electronics Or Telecommunications Engineering Or Related Discipline

Minimum Experience:
• Minimum Of 3 Years’ Experience In An Area Of Specialisation; With Experience Working With Others
• Experience Working In A Medium Organization
• Experience With A GSM Or Wireless Telecomm Operator
• Experience Working In A Multi-Vendor Network
• Experience With Ericsson, Huawei And ZTE Equipment Will Be Desirable
Training:
• Training On The BSS Aspect Of A GSM Network
• Radio Planning And Optimization Of GSM And UMTS Network
• Training On Vendor Equipment And Software
• New Technologies Training
Minimum Qualification BA, BEng, BTech Or HND
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