RAN Operations Engineer (3)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position:

RAN OPERATIONS ENGINEER (GRADE C2) – 3 POSITIONS (BT EAST, DEDZA AND KASUNGU)

Reportingto the Regional Technical Manager, the RAN Operations Engineer will be responsible for maintaining network availability and quality through preventive/corrective maintenance and project implementation of Radio Access Network (RAN) systems, Transmission systems, power systems and site infrastructure.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance on transmission, RAN, and power subsystems (generators, rectifi-ers, batteries, solar systems) to ensure optimal network performance.
• Execute corrective maintenance by responding to network alarms/trouble tickets in coordination with NMC and other stakeholders to maximize network availability.
• Conductroutine maintenance and backups of Base Stations and Radio Access Controllers per policy guidelines.
• Monitor site generator fuel status via Remote Management Systems (RMS); requisition fuel and verify deliveries while maintaining proper documentation.
• Develop annual maintenance plans for shop and offices cooling and power infrastructure (inverters, UPSs, generators and fire suppression systems).
• Review NMC performance reports and address underperforming KPIsto enhance network quality in the zone.
• Resolve customer complaints collaboratively with NMC, RAN, and Transmission teams within defined timelines.
• Participate in new site surveys and implement RAN/Transmission upgrades in the zone.
• Monitor outsourced project implementers and support regional network project planning/execu-tion.
• Conductacceptance tests for completed CAPEX/OPEX projects (RAN, Transmission, power sys-tems).

Education, Professional and Other Requirements:

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Electrical/Telecommunication Engineering or related field.
• A BSc in Electrical/Telecommunication Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Advanced skills in operations and maintenance management.
• Knowledge and skills in Telecommunications (GSM, LTE, FBB, fiber). Generator/DC power systems (rectifiers, batteries, solar) operations/maintenance. RF systems, power systems, safety protocols.
• Project management skills, health/safety certification.
• Maintenance planningskills.
• Problem-solving communication, reliability, ability to work autonomously.
• Valid driver’s license.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Please be advised that TNM Plc utilizes an ExamHub System for recruitment. Eligible candidates will be required to undertake a job-specific multiple-choice examination as the first stage of the selection process. Candidates who are successful in the examination will subsequently be invited for an oral interview.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications and curriculum vitae (CV) to:

The Human Resource and Administration Director
Telekom Networks Malawi Plc
P.O. Box 3039
Blantyre
OR
Email: vacancy@tnm.co.mw

Applications must reach the Human Resource and Administration Director not later than Monday, 1st December 2025.

TNM is an equal-opportunity employer