Telecom Field Service Engineer: Infrastructure Support

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Tools supplied

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer for our Paarl, Western Cape client to install, maintain, and repair advanced telecom equipment across client sites. You will be the front line technical expert, ensuring reliable service with strong problem-solving skills and a customer-first approach.

The role requires travelling within the Western Cape, working autonomously, and adhering to safety standards while delivering high-quality installations and ongoing support on base stations,

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of Field Service Engineer experience in telecoms or similar.
• Experience with installation and troubleshooting of telecom hardware (base stations, routers, switches, antennas).
• Strong understanding of network protocols and basic networking concepts.
• Proactive, autonomous with ability to travel within Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission telecommunications equipment at client locations.
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative checks on installed systems.
• Diagnose and repair hardware and software faults in a timely manner.
• Respond to service calls and troubleshoot network and system issues.
• Conduct site surveys and assess installation requirements.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation for all activities.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Provide technical support to clients and collaborate with internal teams.

Education

Technical diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Test equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer for our Paarl, Western Cape client to install, maintain, and repair advanced telecom equipment across client sites. You will be the front line technical expert, ensuring reliable service with strong problem-solving skills and a customer-first approach.

The role requires travelling within the Western Cape, working autonomously, and adhering to safety standards while delivering high-quality installations and ongoing support on base stations,