On-Site Telecom Network Specialist: VOIP, Fibre & Security

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Telecommunications Network Specialist for our George, Western Cape office. You will manage and optimise voice and data networks, implement upgrades, and collaborate with technical teams to ensure high service delivery.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, independent work, and the ability to maintain secure and reliable network infrastructure in a dynamic telecom environment in the George region. Office-based position with professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications.
• At least 4 years of practical telecom network experience.
• Proficiency with SIP/ISDN/VoIP.
• Experience with network analysis tools and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of fibre optic and copper cabling infrastructure.
• Strong fault finding and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain telecom network equipment (routers, switches, PBX).
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve degradations.
• Diagnose voice and data circuits and perform troubleshooting.
• Implement upgrades to improve capacity and efficiency.
• Ensure network security and integrity with proper protocols.
• Document configurations, procedures, and resolutions.

Skills

SIP/VoIP

Fault finding

Network monitoring

Cable testing

Fibre/copper cabling

Router/Switch configuration

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Telecommunications Network Specialist for our George, Western Cape office. You will manage and optimise voice and data networks, implement upgrades, and collaborate with technical teams to ensure high service delivery.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, independent work, and the ability to maintain secure and reliable network infrastructure in a dynamic telecom environment in the George region. Office-based position with professional growth opportunities.