Field Service Technician: Fiber & Network Support (Vehicle)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Company vehicle

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Technician for Paarl, Western Cape, to install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment at customer premises and network sites. The role requires independent field work, strong troubleshooting, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

You will diagnose network issues, install routers, modems, switches, and fiber termination points, travel within the service area, and uphold safety and company standards while delivering hands-on technical

Qualifications

• Requires a technical qualification or certification in Electronics, Telecommunications, or IT.
• Minimum 2 years as Field Service Technician or similar in telecommunications.
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN) and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain telecom equipment (routers, modems, switches, fiber termination points).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot network connectivity issues for residential and business customers.
• Respond to service calls promptly and resolve problems efficiently.
• Perform regular maintenance checks on network infrastructure and equipment.
• Educate customers on service usage and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Networking basics

Field service

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Fiber optics

Education

Electronics/Telecommunications/IT certification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Fiber test equipment

Networking equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Technician for Paarl, Western Cape, to install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment at customer premises and network sites. The role requires independent field work, strong troubleshooting, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

You will diagnose network issues, install routers, modems, switches, and fiber termination points, travel within the service area, and uphold safety and company standards while delivering hands-on technical