Core & VAS Planning Engineer

Vodafone

Core & VAS Planning Engineer designing and implementing solutions for Core and VAS at Vodacom. Leading planning, design, and deployment of projects to ensure network capacity and innovation.

Posted 7/18/2026full-time🇲🇿 MozambiqueMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Core Network and VAS Planning and Engineering, with a strong focus on network design, capacity planning, and deployment within telecommunications. Proficient in managing projects from planning to operational handover, ensuring alignment with business strategies and effective stakeholder collaboration.

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Core Network PlanningVAS EngineeringCapacity PlanningNetwork DesignProject Delivery

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Hard Skills

Network DesignCapacity PlanningDeploymentTestingOperational HandoverIP NetworkingVirtualizationLinux Operating SystemsCore Network TechnologiesVAS Technologies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft Office SuiteEngineering Documentation Tools

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsCSPSEPC/IMSHLR/HSSSignalingUSSDMessaging PlatformsVirtual InfrastructureContainerized Network Functions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

To design, plan, and implement Core and VAS solutions that ensure network capacity, reliability, scalability, and readiness to support business growth, service innovation, and operational excellence
Lead the end-to-end planning, design, deployment, stabilization, and handover of Core & VAS projects
Develop scalable, resilient, and cost-effective technical solutions aligned with business and network strategies
Perform capacity planning and technology evolution to ensure network readiness for current and future demand
Coordinate the technical implementation of projects, including vendor management, testing, acceptance, and engineering governance
Produce and maintain engineering documentation and ensure effective knowledge transfer and successful handover to Operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering; Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Core Network and/or VAS Planning & Engineering within a telecommunications environment
Proven experience in network design, capacity planning, deployment, testing, and operational handover
Good understanding of IP networking, virtualization, and Linux operating systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, and engineering documentation tools
Knowledge of Core Network and VAS technologies, including CS, PS, EPC/IMS, HLR/HSS, Signaling, USSD, and Messaging platforms
Experience in telecom network planning, solution design, implementation, and project delivery
Experience working in virtualized environments, including virtual infrastructure, Linux-based systems, virtual network functions (VNFs) and Containerized network function (CNFs)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and capacity planning skills
Effective stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace
opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact
access to our excellent flexible benefits programme