Hybrid Field Service Engineer - Telecom Infra | Vehicle

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Mobile phone provided

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid work model

Career development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support Benoni, Gauteng region with installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of telecommunications infrastructure. The role balances on-site fieldwork with remote planning and admin tasks, requiring a strong technical background and independent work style.

Responsibilities include installing equipment, performing maintenance, diagnosing issues, and maintaining records. Travel within the region and occasional on-call work are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in electrical/telecoms or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in field service for telecom or networking equipment.
• Experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting telecom systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals and network diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission telecom equipment at client sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure reliability.
• Diagnose hardware and software issues on base stations, routers and switches.
• Respond to outages and restore services promptly.
• Interpret blueprints and diagrams to guide work.
• Maintain service-call records in the management system.
• Collaborate with remote support teams to resolve issues.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company standards.
• Manage field inventory and parts readiness.
• Provide on-site guidance to clients on operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Participate in remote team meetings to review projects and metrics.

Skills

RF principles

Cellular network architecture

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

Network diagnostic tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support Benoni, Gauteng region with installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of telecommunications infrastructure. The role balances on-site fieldwork with remote planning and admin tasks, requiring a strong technical background and independent work style.

Responsibilities include installing equipment, performing maintenance, diagnosing issues, and maintaining records. Travel within the region and occasional on-call work are expected.