Telecom Field Service Engineer | Vehicle & Training

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Training programs

Structured career path

Tools and uniform allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Field Service Engineer for the Welkom, Free State region. The role involves on-site installations, maintenance, and repairs of telecom equipment, including mobile networks, fixed lines, and related hardware.

Travel within the service area is required to ensure timely service delivery. The ideal candidate has a Diploma/NQF 4 in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3–5 years of telecom field service experience, with strong diagnostic and

Qualifications

• Diploma or NQF Level 4 in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 3–5 years of field service experience in telecoms.
• Experience with installation/maintenance of base stations, routers, switches, and fibre optic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test and commission telecom equipment at customer sites.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on network infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve voice, data, and video system issues.
• Respond to service calls promptly to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers.
• Maintain accurate service records including equipment status and parts used.
• Adhere to safety policies and work procedures.
• Collaborate with central technical support for complex issues.
• Manage spare parts inventory in the service vehicle.

Skills

Field service engineering

Diagnostics

Customer service

Travel readiness

Education

Diploma or NQF4 in Electrical Eng / Telecommunications

Tools

Test equipment

Diagnostic tools

Fiber optic equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Field Service Engineer for the Welkom, Free State region. The role involves on-site installations, maintenance, and repairs of telecom equipment, including mobile networks, fixed lines, and related hardware.

Travel within the service area is required to ensure timely service delivery. The ideal candidate has a Diploma/NQF 4 in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3–5 years of telecom field service experience, with strong diagnostic and