Senior Fiber Network Field Engineer - On-Site & Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Company vehicle for site visits

On-site tools and equipment provided

opportunities for advanced training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Field Engineer for our client in East London, Eastern Cape. This hands-on role focuses on deploying, testing, and maintaining a growing fiber optic network across sites in the region.

You will install, configure, and troubleshoot network gear, perform fiber splicing and testing, and work with project teams to ensure reliable connectivity and safety compliance. A technical background and field troubleshooting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 4–6 years field engineering/tech experience in telecommunications with a fiber focus.
• Experience with fiber optic splicing, testing (OTDR, power meters) and troubleshooting.
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs) and vendor device configuration (Cisco/Juniper).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission network equipment at sites.
• Perform fiber optic splicing, testing, and fault locating.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare installation plans for deployments.
• Troubleshoot field network hardware and connectivity issues.
• Ensure installations meet safety and company standards.
• Maintain records of site installations, tests, and inventory.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams for success.
• Respond to emergency service calls and restore connectivity.

Skills

Fiber optics

OTDR testing

Network troubleshooting

TCP/IP

Ethernet

VLANs

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Reading network diagrams

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper Junos

Fiber splicing equipment

OTDR equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Field Engineer for our client in East London, Eastern Cape. This hands-on role focuses on deploying, testing, and maintaining a growing fiber optic network across sites in the region.

You will install, configure, and troubleshoot network gear, perform fiber splicing and testing, and work with project teams to ensure reliable connectivity and safety compliance. A technical background and field troubleshooting skills are essential.