Senior Telecoms Field Engineer: Lead Installations

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Health, disability and life insurance

Pension fund options

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Telecoms Field Engineer to lead installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting across the region, delivering expert technical support and mentoring junior technicians.

The role requires deep knowledge of fiber optics, wireless systems, and IP networking, plus fault diagnosis, commissioning, and adherence to safety standards to ensure uptime and client satisfaction.

Strong leadership and communication with clients are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications field operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex installations, configurations, and commissioning of telecommunications equipment and networks.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting of intricate network and system issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior field technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans to ensure network reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve escalated technical problems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all field operations.

Skills

Fiber optics

Wireless communication systems

IP networking

Network fault diagnosis

Leadership

Client communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Telecoms Field Engineer to lead installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting across the region, delivering expert technical support and mentoring junior technicians.

The role requires deep knowledge of fiber optics, wireless systems, and IP networking, plus fault diagnosis, commissioning, and adherence to safety standards to ensure uptime and client satisfaction.

Strong leadership and communication with clients are essential to succeed in this role.