Telecoms Network Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Health and retirement benefits

On-site technical challenges

Training and professional development

Stable Mahikeng community environment

Impactful telecom services

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng invites a skilled Telecoms Network Engineer to join our operations team, on-site in the North West province. You will manage, maintain, and optimize the telecom network infrastructure to ensure stability, performance, and security.

Responsibilities include installing, configuring, and maintaining network hardware, monitoring performance, responding to incidents, planning upgrades, and documenting configurations.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience as a Telecoms Network Engineer or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.
• Implement network security measures and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Respond to network incidents and outages, performing timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and modifications to support business growth.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Network troubleshooting

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Telecoms Network Engineer to join their operations team based in Mahikeng . This role is essential for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and optimization of the company's telecommunications network infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring network stability, performance, and security, responding to incidents, and implementing upgrades. This is a hands-on position perfect for an engineer who enjoys working directly with network hardware and systems in a dedicated, on-site capacity within the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.
• Implement network security measures and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Respond to network incidents and outages, performing timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and modifications to support business growth.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience as a Telecoms Network Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a non-remote setting.
• Knowledge of telecom infrastructure and best practices is required.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• On-site technical challenges and opportunities for hands-on experience.
• Training and support for professional development.
• A stable work environment within the Mahikeng community.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the reliability of critical telecom services .