Field Telecom Technician – Fiber & Wireless Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Training & development

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Specialist Telecommunications Technician in Benoni to join our field operations team. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing complex telecommunications infrastructure including fiber optic networks and cellular base stations.

You will travel to various sites in Gauteng, ensuring reliability and performance of critical communication services. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in telecom tech, strong fiber optics and wireless tech experience, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a telecommunications technician role, with hands-on fiber optics and wireless.
• Proficiency with OTDR and spectrum analyzers.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and MPLS; ability to read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and maintain telecommunications equipment, including routers, switches, modems, and cellular network hardware.
• Perform fiber optic splicing, termination, and testing for broadband and network connectivity.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in telecommunications systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and plan installations to ensure optimal equipment placement and signal integrity.
• Respond to service calls and emergency repair requests promptly to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all installations and repairs comply with company standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including site details, equipment configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
• Collaborate with network operations centers and other technical teams to resolve complex issues.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior technicians as needed.

Skills

Fiber optics

Wireless tech

Troubleshooting

TCP/IP

MPLS

Education

Telecom/Electronics cert

Tools

OTDR

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Specialist Telecommunications Technician in Benoni to join our field operations team. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing complex telecommunications infrastructure including fiber optic networks and cellular base stations.

You will travel to various sites in Gauteng, ensuring reliability and performance of critical communication services. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in telecom tech, strong fiber optics and wireless tech experience, and