Telecoms Field Service Engineer – On-Site, Vehicle

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + field service allowance

Company vehicle

Medical aid & retirement fund

Training & career advancement

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Field Service Engineer specializing in telecoms to service the Vereeniging area. You will install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment at customer sites, diagnose complex issues, and ensure network performance.

This hands-on role requires autonomy, strong problem-solving abilities, and travel to client locations. A technical qualification in Telecommunications or Electronics plus 3 years field experience is expected; a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in field service or telecoms technical support.
• Technical qualification in Telecommunications, Electronics or related engineering.
• Ability to travel to client sites and work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and configure telecom hardware and software at customer locations.
• Perform maintenance and preventative servicing of network equipment.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs.
• Respond to urgent service calls and minimize downtime.
• Test and validate systems to meet performance standards.
• Maintain records of service activities and equipment status.

Skills

Telecoms knowledge

Diagnostics tools

Network analysis

Customer communication

Autonomous work

Education

Telecommunications/Electronics cert

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Test equipment

Network analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Field Service Engineer specializing in telecoms to service the Vereeniging area. You will install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment at customer sites, diagnose complex issues, and ensure network performance.

This hands-on role requires autonomy, strong problem-solving abilities, and travel to client locations. A technical qualification in Telecommunications or Electronics plus 3 years field experience is expected; a competitive salary and