Specialist: Strategic Planning

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Vodacom is a Leading African Mobile communication company providing wider range of communication services including mobile voice, messaging, data and converged services to over 73.6 million customers. From our roots in South Africa, we have grown our mobile network business to include operations in Tanzania, DRC, Mozambique and Lesotho. The mobile networks cover a total population of approximately 200 million people. Through Vodacom Business Africa (VBA) we also offer business managed services to enterprises in over 40 countries across the continent. Vodafone is the majority shareholder of Vodacom and has a 65% share.

Were at our best when we lead and over the past 20 years, as the Company that pioneered mobile in South Africa, Vodacom has achieved a remarkable list of firsts. Were immensely proud to be a leader in our field and are 100% committed to continue trailblazing.

We employ individuals who are as passionate about customers as we are. We are truly Customer Obsessed which means that we are passionate about exceeding customer expectations; work relentlessly to really understand the customer; look at decisions through the customers eyes and take personal accountability for the customer experience.

We have the below vacancy available in our Organisation:

The H band Specialist: Strategic Planning role based within Technology Business Unit.

The role of the Specialist: Strategic Planning is responsible for all strategic planning activities within the radio domain as well as special planning projects and scenarios i.e. Seasonal Peak Traffic planning, Rollout planning, Radio Budget planning, New products and services impact to network modelling etc.


Your Responsibilities will include:

  • Conduct traffic impact studies to model the effect of new services on network infrastructure

  • Coordination of all network planning activities with a view to linking budget to growth projections and facilitating harmonious expansion for coverage and capacity

  • Formulate and oversee implementation of big data use cases for prioritised budget and rollout planning

  • Geographic information and network data analyses for ad-hoc requests


The ideal candidate for this role will have:

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In addition to the details listed above, the ideal candidate will have an in depth knowledge and understanding:

  • At least 5 years’ experience Radio Planning & Optimisation of GSM, UMTS and LTE access networks

  • At least 3 years’ experience in SQL, script development or other large dataset manipulation methods

  • At least 3 years experience in GIS systems and Tools advantageous

  • Knowledge of large telco budgeting process an advantage

The base location for this role is Midrand, Commercial Park

The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion and is committed to support LGBT+ people at work.

If you do not hear from us within 30 days please deem your application to be unsuccessful.

Apply here!

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