Senior Telecoms Field Technician - Remote & Flexible

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Health insurance

Travel allowances and per diem

Professional development opportunities

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Field Technician to join a fully remote team from your home office in South Africa. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot telecoms equipment across client sites, coordinating with support and engineering remotely.

You will document site surveys, installation reports, and repair logs while adhering to safety standards. A strong background in fiber optics, cellular networks (2G/3G/4G/5G), and network monitoring tools is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Telecoms Field Technician or similar in telecoms.
• Proficient with fiber optics, splicing, and testing equipment.
• Strong remote communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecommunications equipment, including fiber optics, cellular base stations, and transmission systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues reported by customers or monitoring systems remotely.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior technicians and other field personnel via remote communication channels.
• Manage and maintain detailed technical documentation, including site surveys, installation reports, and repair logs.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols and company standards during all field operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• Conduct remote quality assurance checks and performance tuning of network components.

Skills

Remote communication

Problem solving

Network monitoring tools

Ticketing systems

Technical certifications

Tools

Fiber optic cabling

Splicing

Testing equipment

Cellular networks (2G/3G/4G/5G)

Microwave links

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Field Technician to join a fully remote team from your home office in South Africa. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot telecoms equipment across client sites, coordinating with support and engineering remotely.

You will document site surveys, installation reports, and repair logs while adhering to safety standards. A strong background in fiber optics, cellular networks (2G/3G/4G/5G), and network monitoring tools is required.