Junior Telecoms Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Cutting-edge tech exposure

Future opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Junior Telecoms Engineer for an internship designed to provide hands-on experience and mentorship in telecommunications engineering. You will support senior engineers in the design, testing, and maintenance of network systems, gaining exposure to real-world challenges and solutions.

This internship is an excellent stepping stone for recent graduates or individuals launching a career in telecommunications, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of telecoms principles and network fundamentals.
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts (IP addressing, routing).

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and documentation of telecommunications network components.
• Support the installation, configuration, and testing of network hardware and software.
• Participate in troubleshooting and diagnostics of network issues under supervision.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on project tasks and findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing or recently completed degree (Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Telecoms Engineer to join their innovative team in Vereeniging. This internship program is designed to provide hands-on experience and mentorship in the field of telecommunications engineering. You will support senior engineers in the design, testing, and maintenance of network systems, gaining exposure to real-world challenges and solutions. This is an excellent stepping stone for recent graduates or individuals looking to launch their career in the dynamic telecommunications industry, working on projects that shape modern communication networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and documentation of telecommunications network components.
• Support the installation, configuration, and testing of network hardware and software.
• Participate in troubleshooting and diagnostics of network issues under supervision.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on project tasks and findings.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of telecoms principles and network fundamentals.
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts (e.g., IP addressing, routing).
• Strong analytical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Paid internship with a competitive stipend.
• Valuable hands-on experience and mentorship from industry experts.
• Exposure to cutting-edge telecoms technologies and projects.
• Potential for future employment opportunities based on performance.
• A supportive and collaborative learning environment.