Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company
in Kenya.
We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to
attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are
excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving
technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to
our community.
Principal Radio Capacity Planning Engineer
Ref: TECHOLOGY-PRCPE-MAR-2013
Ref: TECHOLOGY-PRCPE-MAR-2013
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Radio Access Engineering, the
role holder will carry out 3G Network Capacity Provision and 3G Site database
update and parameter standardization.
The job holder will also continuously monitor the 3G capacity
KPI’s using network planning tools and take appropriate actions to improve
quality, capacity, coverage and network performance by deploying enhanced
features and fine tuning 3G parameters.
The role holder will also be responsible for issuing long term
network capacity plans based on resource utilization, 3G project management and
coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage
and coordinate assigned 3G network projects: Ensure project timelines and
standards are met. Ensure all project reports and documentation are complete
and timely;
- Manage
3G Radio Network Capacity Planning: Analyze traffic trends, resource
utilization, redistribute capacity and optimize resources to guarantee
capacity;
- Trigger
for new 3G capacity sites in accordance with the agreed triggers for capacity
sites and forward to RF Planning Team for release of nominal plans,
redesigns and integration parameters;
- 3G
Network capacity Optimization: Continuously monitor the capacity KPI’s on
network planning tools. Trigger corrective optimization plans and manage
to completion;
- 3G
Site database update and parameter standardization: Standardization of all
3G RAN parameters. Maintain standards/3G parameter rules on all radio
database parameters;
- Identification
of Potential bottlenecks in the 3G end to end network and escalate to
Regional Networks & Core CS teams the related concerns;
- 3G
Parameters standardization: Harmonize 3G parameters across 3G network;
- New
Enhanced Features: Deploy enhanced features improve 3G network
performance.
Minimum Requirements
- A
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Science, with an
emphasis in Radio communications/telecommunications;
- Computer
literate;
- Excellent
analytical skills and attention to details;
- Communication
and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent
trouble shooting and problem solving skills;
- 5
years of experience in telecommunication with 3 years minimum in 3G with hands–on
experience in Radio Network planning;
- Practical
knowledge on use of radio planning tools and capacity planning tools,
MySQL, M2000, NetAct, Erlang-B e.t.c;
- Candidates
with experience in Nokia- Siemens or Huawei 3G equipment will have an
added advantage;
- Practical
knowledge of 3G networks a must;
- Thorough
knowledge in traffic modeling and capacity forecasting and
management.
- Knowledge
in tele-traffic Engineering is a plus;
- Practical
knowledge of interoperability between 3G and 2G networks.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the
necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application
letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate
for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for
application is Monday 25th March, 2013.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
