Senior Telecom Field Technician – Onsite & Maintenance

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Telecommunications Field Service Technician to join our client’s team in Klerksdorp, North West. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of telecom equipment at residential and business sites.

You will travel to customer sites to ensure seamless service delivery and promptly address faults. The ideal candidate has telecom or electronics certification, field experience, and strong diagnostic and customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical certification in Telecommunications or Electronics preferred.
• Proven experience as a Field Service Technician or similar telecom role.
• Good knowledge of telecom systems, networking concepts, and cabling.
• Ability to read diagrams, blueprints and manuals; strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test telecom equipment (modems, routers, STBs).
• Diagnose and resolve network issues; perform routine maintenance.
• Respond to service calls and perform scheduled maintenance.
• Maintain service records and inventory; ensure safety and company standards.

Skills

Field Service

Telecom knowledge

Customer service

Diagnostics

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification in Telecommunications or Electronics

Tools

Test equipment (OTDR, spectrum analyzers)

Hand tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Telecommunications Field Service Technician to join our client’s team in Klerksdorp, North West. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of telecom equipment at residential and business sites.

You will travel to customer sites to ensure seamless service delivery and promptly address faults. The ideal candidate has telecom or electronics certification, field experience, and strong diagnostic and customer-service skills.