- Johannesburg
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Contract
- Sectors: Engineering Mining
- Reference: 89700
Vacancy Details
Employer: Datacentrix Pty Ltd
Managed Talent Solutions' external client is looking for a Radio Frequency (RF) Specialist for one of their clients based in Johannesburg. This is a fixed contract to end of 2024, further extension might be possible depending client requirements. The Radio Frequency (RF) Specialist must have experience in RF Network Planning: They plan and design RF networks to ensure optimal coverage, capacity, and performance based on the region's geographical and demographic characteristics.
Key outputs:
- RF Network Planning: They plan and design RF networks to ensure optimal coverage, capacity, and performance based on the region's geographical and demographic characteristics.
- Frequency Spectrum Management: They manage the allocation and utilization of frequency spectrum within their region to minimize interference and maximize efficiency.
- RF Performance Optimization: They continuously monitor and analyze RF performance metrics, such as signal strength, quality, and interference levels, and implement strategies to optimize network performance.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: They troubleshoot RF-related issues and perform regular maintenance activities to ensure the smooth operation of communication systems.
- Regulatory Compliance: They ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards governing RF communication, including licensing requirements and emission limits.
- Collaboration: They collaborate with other teams, such as network operations, engineering, and regulatory affairs, to coordinate activities and resolve complex RF-related challenges.
- Configuring wireless technology spans a spectrum of setups, encompassing wireless MESH networks, access points, and point-to-point links, all tuned to available frequencies.
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, or a related field is required.
Technical knowledge:
- RF Engineers should possess strong technical skills, including:
- Proficiency in RF theory and principles, including modulation techniques, antennas, propagation, and transmission line theory.
- Knowledge of RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
- Familiarity with RF simulation and design software such as ADS (Advanced Design System), HFSS (High-Frequency Structure Simulator), or similar tools.
- Rajant Certification is optional
- Understanding of wireless communication standards like GSM, CDMA, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and their associated protocols.
Industry Knowledge requirements:
- Mining and Mineral Processing (ideally)
or
- Oil and Gas
- Utilities (Power Generation)
- Metals (Operations/ Production)
- Pulp and Paper Operations
- Any heavy or process industry with a substantial physical asset base
- Experience gained in large, complex, global companies is highly desirable.
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