Telecom Infrastructure Technician – Fiber & Wireless Vehicle

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools & safety gear

Career growth

Diverse projects

Safety culture

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a skilled Telecom Infrastructure Technician to install, maintain, and repair fiber optic and wireless networks across the Paarl region.

You will install and test fiber optic cables, configure routers and base stations, and perform routine maintenance to prevent disruptions. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and timely repairs, with on-call duties and opportunities to grow in cutting-edge telecom technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience as Telecom Infrastructure Technician or Fiber Optic Splicer.
• Strong understanding of fiber optics, wireless tech, and networking.
• Proficient with OTDR, fusion splicer, and testing equipment.
• Able to read diagrams, blueprints and technical docs.
• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and variable hours.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cables and components.
• Set up, configure, and maintain telecom equipment including routers, switches, base stations.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to prevent service disruptions.
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity and performance issues using testing equipment.
• Respond to emergency service calls and perform timely repairs.
• Ensure work complies with industry standards, safety regulations, and client specs.
• Document network configurations, test results, and repair actions.
• Work at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Adhere to safety protocols on all sites.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to manage timelines and resources.

Skills

Fiber optics

Troubleshooting

Telecom networking

Diagnostics tools

Tool safety

Driver's license

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Education

Telecommunications certifications

Tools

OTDR

Fusion splicer

Network testing tools

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a skilled Telecom Infrastructure Technician to install, maintain, and repair fiber optic and wireless networks across the Paarl region.

You will install and test fiber optic cables, configure routers and base stations, and perform routine maintenance to prevent disruptions. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and timely repairs, with on-call duties and opportunities to grow in cutting-edge telecom technologies.