Senior Telecoms Field Tech Lead — Fiber & Network

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Comprehensive health and wellness bene

Advanced technical training

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Lead Telecoms Field Technician to oversee installation, maintenance, and repair across the region. This hands‑on leadership role requires a deep understanding of telecommunications infrastructure and the ability to guide a team of technicians effectively.

You will lead field operations, perform site surveys, coordinate installations and upgrades, and ensure safety and service quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a lead or senior telecoms role.
• Practical fiber optic installation, splicing and testing experience.
• Ability to diagnose and repair DSL and VoIP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of field technicians, ensuring safety and quality.
• Install, configure, test and maintain telecom equipment, including fiber, routers and switches, at customer sites.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot network and equipment issues and resolve them swiftly.
• Respond to service calls and emergencies with rapid resolution.
• Conduct site surveys and plan installations and upgrades.
• Maintain records of work, inventory and service reports for Cape Town.

Skills

Team leadership

Fiber optic installation

DSL testing & troubleshooting

VoIP systems

Reading blueprints/schematics

Customer service

Field operations

Driver's license

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a seasoned Lead Telecoms Field Technician to oversee installation, maintenance, and repair across the region. This hands‑on leadership role requires a deep understanding of telecommunications infrastructure and the ability to guide a team of technicians effectively.

You will lead field operations, perform site surveys, coordinate installations and upgrades, and ensure safety and service quality standards are met.