Senior Field Network Technician—On-Site & Remote Planning

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Generous leave

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Field Service Technician to maintain and restore network infrastructure for a diverse client base. The role blends on-site deployments with remote planning and reporting to ensure maximum uptime and service quality.

You will install, configure, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points; perform preventive maintenance; respond to incidents; and mentor junior technicians while managing parts inventory and CRM

Qualifications

• 5+ years in field service or network installation.
• Strong TCP/IP, routing, switching, and wireless knowledge.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, HP Aruba hardware.
• CCNA or CompTIA Network+ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade network equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues to minimize downtime.
• Respond to emergency service calls and on-site repairs.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to identify root causes.
• Document service activities in CRM.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians.
• Maintain inventory at service locations.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Routing & switching

Wireless technologies

Diagnostics tools

Problem solving

Communication

Driver's license

Education

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Network testing tools

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Field Service Technician to maintain and restore network infrastructure for a diverse client base. The role blends on-site deployments with remote planning and reporting to ensure maximum uptime and service quality.

You will install, configure, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points; perform preventive maintenance; respond to incidents; and mentor junior technicians while managing parts inventory and CRM