Field Telecom Engineer – Vehicle, Training & Growth

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Medical aid

Retirement fund options

On-the-job training

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Telecommunications Engineer to join their Soweto team. The role covers installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecom equipment and networks across customer sites in Gauteng.

You will travel regularly within the Gauteng region, install fiber and copper cabling, configure CPE, and work with NOC to resolve issues. The company provides a vehicle, tools, and training to support ongoing technical advancement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field service or telecom installation/maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, VoIP, DSL, and fiber optics.
• Hands-on with testing equipment: multimeters, OTDRs, network analyzers.
• Ability to install/terminate CAT5e/6 and fiber optic cables.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission telecom equipment including CPE.
• Perform routine maintenance and diagnostics on networks.
• Troubleshoot voice, data, and video services and restore service.
• Conduct site surveys and assess installation requirements.
• Provide technical support to customers and resolve connectivity issues.
• Maintain records of work performed and equipment logs.
• Adhere to SLAs for installation and repair times.
• Collaborate with NOC to escalate and resolve complex issues.
• Manage inventory of tools and spare parts.
• Stay updated on new telecom technologies and offerings.
• Represent the company professionally to clients in Soweto.

Skills

IP networking

VoIP

Fiber optics

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

Technical certification / diploma in Telecommunications or Electronics

Tools

Multimeters

OTDRs

Network analyzers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Field Telecommunications Engineer to join their Soweto team. The role covers installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecom equipment and networks across customer sites in Gauteng.

You will travel regularly within the Gauteng region, install fiber and copper cabling, configure CPE, and work with NOC to resolve issues. The company provides a vehicle, tools, and training to support ongoing technical advancement.