Remote Field Telecom Technician — Install & Troubleshoot

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 165,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Tools provided

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid training

Remote-friendly

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking Field Service Technicians for a remote-first, customer-facing role that includes on-site installations and maintenance of telecom equipment. You will travel to customer locations to install, troubleshoot, and repair fiber, wireless gear, and customer premise equipment, ensuring reliable network performance.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in telecom field service, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years field service experience in telecom preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain telecom equipment at customer sites.
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
• Respond to service calls promptly and safely.
• Document all service activities in the system.
• Provide basic customer training on installed equipment.
• Manage parts inventory for service calls.
• Communicate issues and resolutions to support and management.
• Travel to customer locations as required and work remotely.

Skills

Field service

Telecom

Diagnostics

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking Field Service Technicians for a remote-first, customer-facing role that includes on-site installations and maintenance of telecom equipment. You will travel to customer locations to install, troubleshoot, and repair fiber, wireless gear, and customer premise equipment, ensuring reliable network performance.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in telecom field service, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.