Lead Telecoms Technician – Fibre & Wireless Deployments (Durban)

Placements24

Durban

On-site

ZAR 360,000 - 540,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel allowance
Health insurance and retirement plan
Training opportunities
Career advancement
Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Telecoms Technician to oversee operations in Durban. You will lead a team of technicians, ensuring the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment across the region.

Collaborate with project managers and clients to meet timelines and quality standards, and drive the expansion and reliability of our network in KwaZulu-Natal through hands-on leadership and disciplined field delivery.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading a telecoms team in field operations.
  • Strong knowledge of fiber optic splicing, testing and installation.
  • Familiarity with wireless systems and antenna installations.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specs.
  • Excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor a team of telecoms technicians.
  • Perform complex installations, configurations, and troubleshooting of telecoms systems (fiber/wireless).
  • Conduct site surveys to plan deployments.
  • Ensure safety and company policies on field ops in Durban.
  • Manage inventory and liaise with customers for updates and satisfaction.

Skills

Team leadership
Fiber optics
Wireless systems
Reading drawings
Troubleshooting
Communication

Education

NQF Level 4 in Electrical/ Telecommunications or related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Telecoms Technician to oversee operations in Durban. You will lead a team of technicians, ensuring the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment across the region.

Collaborate with project managers and clients to meet timelines and quality standards, and drive the expansion and reliability of our network in KwaZulu-Natal through hands-on leadership and disciplined field delivery.

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