Telecom Equipment Technician — On-Site (Soweto) & Training

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools and safety equipment provided

On-the-job training and skill growth

Opportunities to work on critical infr

Community connectivity impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Equipment Technician in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing telecom hardware across customer sites and network facilities.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on with strong technical aptitude, capable of troubleshooting hardware issues, and willing to travel within the Soweto area. On-site work with safety compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Telecommunications Equipment Technician or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications hardware, including network devices and infrastructure components.
• Ability to read technical manuals and schematics.
• Good understanding of electronic principles and repair techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test telecommunications equipment (switches, routers, servers, base stations).
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative checks on network hardware.
• Diagnose and repair faulty equipment and identify root causes.
• Replace defective components and perform upgrades.
• Ensure installations and repairs adhere to specifications and company standards.
• Maintain records of equipment status, maintenance activities, and repair logs.
• Respond to service requests and trouble tickets related to hardware issues.
• Collaborate with remote technical support teams to resolve complex problems.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adhere to safety regulations.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and replacement components.

Skills

Telecom hardware knowledge

Diagnostics using testing tools

Reading schematics

Effective communication

Driver's license

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Equipment Technician in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing telecom hardware across customer sites and network facilities.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on with strong technical aptitude, capable of troubleshooting hardware issues, and willing to travel within the Soweto area. On-site work with safety compliance is required.