Hybrid Telecom Installation & Maintenance Technician

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Professional development training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Telecommunications Installation & Maintenance Technician in Mahikeng, North West. The role involves deploying, maintaining, and repairing telecom infrastructure, including fiber optics and wireless networks, with a mix of field and office work under a hybrid model.

You will install equipment, troubleshoot network issues, and perform routine maintenance while ensuring safety and quality standards. Travel within the Mahikeng region is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications installation and maintenance.
• Understanding of TCP/IP and common telecom protocols.
• Familiarity with fiber optic installation, splicing and testing.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain telecom equipment (routers, switches, modems, antennas).
• Perform site surveys and assess installation requirements for new deployments.
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues and performance.
• Conduct routine maintenance and preventive servicing on telecom infra.
• Interpret network monitoring data to identify problems and take action.
• Ensure installations/repairs meet technical specs and safety standards.
• Provide technical support to customers and educate them on service usage.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and respond to service calls.

Skills

Networking basics

Fiber optics

Wireless technologies

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Diagnostics

Tools

Fiber splicing tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Telecommunications Installation & Maintenance Technician in Mahikeng, North West. The role involves deploying, maintaining, and repairing telecom infrastructure, including fiber optics and wireless networks, with a mix of field and office work under a hybrid model.

You will install equipment, troubleshoot network issues, and perform routine maintenance while ensuring safety and quality standards. Travel within the Mahikeng region is expected.