Senior Telecom Field Tech — Install, Repair & Lead

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vehicle provided

Training opportunities

Paid leave

Safety equipment

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Field Technician for the Kimberley area in the Northern Cape. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing telecom equipment at varied customer sites.

You will work independently in the field, ensuring installations meet standards and client specifications while delivering on-site technical support. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in field telecoms, with copper/fiber experience, testing tool proficiency, and strong problem-solving

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Telecommunications Field Technician.
• Experience with copper and fiber optic cabling installation/troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of POTS, DSL, VoIP, and broadband technologies.
• Familiarity with testing tools: multimeters, OTDRs, cable testers.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and commission telecom equipment (routers, switches, fiber, wireless access points).
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on network infrastructure and customer premises equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to voice, data, and video services.
• Respond to service calls and emergency repairs promptly.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company standards.
• Maintain records of work performed and site details.
• Provide basic training and support to customers on installed equipment.
• Collaborate with support teams to resolve escalated issues.
• Manage tools/equipment and spare parts for field operations.

Skills

Field telecoms experience

Copper & fiber cabling

POTS/DSL/VoIP

Testing equipment

IP addressing basics

Diagnostics & problem-solving

Driver's license

Customer service

Education

Relevant technical qualification or certification in Telecommunications/Electronics

Tools

Multimeters

OTDRs

Cable testers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Field Technician for the Kimberley area in the Northern Cape. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing telecom equipment at varied customer sites.

You will work independently in the field, ensuring installations meet standards and client specifications while delivering on-site technical support. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in field telecoms, with copper/fiber experience, testing tool proficiency, and strong problem-solving