Junior Field Technician

Comsol Pty; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Gauteng is seeking a Junior Field Technician to oversee and lead installations. The role involves ensuring quality standards in RF installations, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 certificate, CompTIA A+ and N+ qualifications, and 3-5 years of experience in wireless telecommunications. The position requires a valid driver's license and is physically demanding, including work at heights.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Complete RF installs to company standards.
• Provide quality feedback to PM and Technical managers.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving of customer issues.
• Ensuring all relevant stock is available for the work that was scheduled.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Self-disciplined, motivated, and organised

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment

Customer service experience

Education

Grade 12 certificate

CompTIA A+ and N+ qualification

At least 3 to 5 years' experience as a Technician in Wireless / Telecommunications

2 years' RF / Wireless experience

Job description

Introduction

The Junior Field Technician's main duty will be to oversee and lead installations.

Focusing on standard business installations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete RF installs to company standards
• Complete RF installs within prescribed timelines
• Complete all install related documentation within allocated timelines and quality requirements
• Support company MA when required
• Provide quality feedback to PM and Technical managers
• Maintain company assets to optimum levels
• Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures
• Required to travel
• Required to be on standby
• Provide professional behaviour at all times
• Ensure technical abilities are always to company standards
• After hour work will also be required depending on the call out
• Meet position KPI
• Troubleshooting and problem solving of customer issues
• Administrative duties
• Install, configure and maintain network services, equipment and devices
• Will be required to take on additional duties as and when needed
• Work closely with a Team Leader and Scheduler
• Maintaining project and safety documentation
• Accurate reporting and updates on work done
• Ensuring all relevant stock is available for the work that was scheduled
• Work overtime, weekends, standby or on emergency call outs as required

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 certificate
• CompTIA A+ and N+ qualification
• At least 3 to 5 years' experience as a Technician in Wireless / Telecommunications
• 2 years' RF / Wireless experience
• Computer literacy
• Must have valid driver's license

Key Competencies & Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Self-disciplined, motivated, and organised
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Customer service experience

Work environment

• Climb towers, ladders or operates
• Lift equipment on client sites
• Working at heights: House roofs, telephone / gum poles or large buildings
• Operate small equipment
• Troubleshooting, finding and tracing of networking
• Site call outs
• Medically fit & able to work at heights
• Regional Support - Ability to work and stay in remote areas