Telecoms Field Technician: Vehicle & Training

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Medical and retirement plan

Paid training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Telecoms Field Service Technician to join the team in Port Elizabeth. The role involves on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of telecoms equipment at customer sites, with emphasis on troubleshooting and delivering excellent service.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, telecom/electronics certs are a plus, and proven field experience. Travel, safety, and accurate reporting are expected, with competitive hourly wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (equivalent) required.
• Proven field service experience in telecoms.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optics and IP networking.
• Experience with diagnostic and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test telecommunications equipment, including fiber optics, routers, and customer premise equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and diagnostic checks on network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot faults and implement effective solutions.
• Respond to service calls and resolve customer issues.
• Document activities and equipment status in the system.
• Adhere to safety protocols during field operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Independent worker

IP networking

Education

High school diploma

Telecom/Electronics certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Telecoms Field Service Technician to join the team in Port Elizabeth. The role involves on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of telecoms equipment at customer sites, with emphasis on troubleshooting and delivering excellent service.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, telecom/electronics certs are a plus, and proven field experience. Travel, safety, and accurate reporting are expected, with competitive hourly wages and benefits.