Job Description
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the fixed term vacancies below.
POST A: SENIOR MOBILE CORE NETWORK ENGINEER
The Senior Mobile Core Network Engineer is responsible for planning, deploying, integrating, operating and optimising Powertel’s LTE and future 5G core network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable and high-performance mobile services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Mobile Core Planning and Design
* Plans and dimensions LTE EPC and future 5G Core capacity based on subscriber growth, traffic demand and service requirements.
* Develops mobile core architecture, redundancy, disaster recovery and expansion plans.
* Plans subscriber licences, sessions, throughput, signalling capacity, APNs, IP address pools and QoS profiles.
* Prepares technical specifications, bills of quantities and network design documentation.
* Deploys and integrates mobile core network elements including MME, SGW, PGW, HSS, PCRF and related platforms.
* Integrates the mobile core with the RAN, billing systems, charging platforms, internet gateways, enterprise networks and IoT platforms.
* Configures and supports S1, S5/S8, S6a, Gx, Gy, SGi and other interfaces.
* Supports LTE, 5G NSA and future 5G SA deployment.
* Performs provisioning, APN configuration, SIM authentication and QoS policy management.
* Conducts software upgrades, patching, backups and restoration testing.
* Diagnoses and resolves faults across the mobile core network.
* Implements network hardening, security policies and change management procedures.
* Maintains accurate configuration and operational records.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.
* Registration with the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers or another recognised professional body.
* Valid Class 4 Zimbabwe Driver’s Licence.
* At least four years’ experience in mobile core network planning, deployment, integration or operations.
* Practical experience with LTE EPC, IP networking, routing, charging and subscriber management systems.
* Experience with ZTE ZXUN EPC or equivalent mobile core platform is an added advantage.
Essential Attributes
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
* Good understanding of LTE EPC and 5G Core architecture.
* Strong knowledge of IP networking, signalling and mobile data services.
* Ability to work independently under pressure.
* Good communication and project coordination skills.
* Customer-focused and results-oriented.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send clearly labelled applications indicating the position applied for. All applications must include certified copies of academic and professional certificates accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae to be submitted not later than 31 July 2026 addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager
Powertel Communications (Pvt) Limited
16 Birmingham Road
Southerton
Harare
Email: [email protected]
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED