Telecoms Field Technician - Vehicle & Career Growth

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle & fuel allowance

Medical aid coverage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecoms Field Technician in Midrand to install, maintain and repair telecom equipment at client sites. The role involves diagnosing issues, testing networks, and ensuring service reliability in a fast-paced field environment.

You will work with routers, switches, and CPE, handle outages, and communicate solutions clearly to customers while adhering to safety standards. A valid license and telecom know-how are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical telecom certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of copper and fibre optic cabling.
• Experience with routers, switches, and customer premise equipment.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in the field.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test telecom equipment at client sites.
• Perform regular maintenance and inspections of network infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across voice, data, and video services.
• Respond to service calls and emergency maintenance requests.
• Communicate clearly with customers about issues and solutions.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company policies on-site.
• Maintain accurate service reports and equipment logs.
• Collaborate with NOC to resolve complex problems.
• Ensure customer premises are left clean after service.

Skills

Customer service

Diagnostics tools

Field work

Telecom principles

Education

High school diploma

Telecom certification

Tools

Test equipment

Network troubleshooting tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Telecoms Field Technician in Midrand to install, maintain and repair telecom equipment at client sites. The role involves diagnosing issues, testing networks, and ensuring service reliability in a fast-paced field environment.

You will work with routers, switches, and CPE, handle outages, and communicate solutions clearly to customers while adhering to safety standards. A valid license and telecom know-how are required.