Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer - On-Site in Polokwane

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer for on-site work in Polokwane. You will design, implement, and support complex telecom systems, including core networks, transmission, and customer-facing services, ensuring reliability and scalability.

You will manage multiple projects, integrate new technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet SLAs. A strong Linux/Unix background and scripting ability are essential for automation and ongoing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in telecommunications systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of telecom principles including circuit and packet switching, mobile tech (4G/5G), and fiber optics.
• Hands-on experience with network hardware and software from major telecom vendors.
• Proficient in Linux/Unix system administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with scripting (Python, Bash) is a plus.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain telecommunications systems including switching, routing, and transmission equipment.
• Integrate new technologies into the existing network infrastructure.
• Perform system configuration, upgrades, and patching for performance and security.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and diagrams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects and services.
• Monitor performance and capacity to meet SLAs.
• Provide technical support to field operations and customer teams.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency support.

Skills

Telecommunications principles

Circuit & packet switching

4G/5G technologies

fiber optics

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Linux/Unix administration

Python

Bash

analytical thinking

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Major telecom vendors equipment

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer for on-site work in Polokwane. You will design, implement, and support complex telecom systems, including core networks, transmission, and customer-facing services, ensuring reliability and scalability.

You will manage multiple projects, integrate new technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet SLAs. A strong Linux/Unix background and scripting ability are essential for automation and ongoing maintenance.