Telecom Field Engineer - Site Installations & Troubleshooting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Accommodation allowance

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Telecommunications Field Engineer for Upington, Northern Cape, ZA. This hands-on role covers installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecom equipment across client sites to ensure reliable networks and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma/degree in electrical or telecom engineering, at least 3 years field experience, and strong RF, IP networking, and schematic-reading skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications required.
• At least 3 years field engineering experience in telecoms.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting base stations, microwave links, and fiber optics.
• Strong RF, IP networking, and diagnostics skills.
• Ability to read schematics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain telecom equipment across client sites.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to telecom systems.
• Conduct site surveys and assess installation requirements.
• Ensure installations meet industry standards and company specs.
• Manage inventory of equipment and parts at project sites.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company protocols during field operations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients as needed.
• Document work performed, including test results and site reports.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure project success.

Skills

RF principles

IP networking

Troubleshooting

Technical drawings

Education

Electrical/Telecom engineering degree

Tools

Base stations

Microwave links

Fiber optic equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Telecommunications Field Engineer for Upington, Northern Cape, ZA. This hands-on role covers installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecom equipment across client sites to ensure reliable networks and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma/degree in electrical or telecom engineering, at least 3 years field experience, and strong RF, IP networking, and schematic-reading skills.