Remote Junior Telecoms Network Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Mentorship programs

Professional development resources

Dynamic supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Telecoms Network Engineer to join a fully remote team supporting operations that may span across various regions including Soweto. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for aspiring engineers to develop their skills in designing, implementing, and maintaining telecommunications networks.

You will work under the guidance of senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technologies and contributing to the reliability and performance of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP), and hardware (routers, switches).
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new telecom technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, configuration, and deployment of network devices and services.
• Monitor network performance and traffic, identifying and reporting potential issues.
• Support senior engineers in troubleshooting network problems and implementing solutions.
• Participate in network upgrades and maintenance activities.
• Learn and apply industry best practices for network management and security.
• Maintain accurate documentation for network configurations and procedures.

Skills

Networking concepts

TCP/IP

Scripting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Tools

Routers

Switches

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Telecoms Network Engineer to join a fully remote team supporting operations that may span across various regions including Soweto. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for aspiring engineers to develop their skills in designing, implementing, and maintaining telecommunications networks.

You will work under the guidance of senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technologies and contributing to the reliability and performance of