Telecommunications Network Technician – Upington (Training)

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a Telecommunications Network Technician to install, configure, test and maintain telecoms hardware including routers, switches, servers and transmission gear. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing preventive checks and supporting end-users on-site.

The ideal candidate will have a technical qualification in telecommunications or networking, at least 2 years’ experience, and a driver’s license with willingness to travel within the Northern

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with telecommunications network equipment.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, Ethernet, routing and switching.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test telecommunications hardware (routers, switches, servers).
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative checks on network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot faults, respond to outages, and restore services promptly.
• Document configurations, maintenance activities and incidents.
• Provide support to end-users and junior technicians as needed.

Skills

TCP/IP

Ethernet

Routing

Switching

Fiber optics

Documentation

Education

Technical qualification in telecommunications or networking

Tools

Networking tools

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a Telecommunications Network Technician to install, configure, test and maintain telecoms hardware including routers, switches, servers and transmission gear. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing preventive checks and supporting end-users on-site.

The ideal candidate will have a technical qualification in telecommunications or networking, at least 2 years’ experience, and a driver’s license with willingness to travel within the Northern