Telecommunications engineering technicians perform technical tasks connected with telecommunications engineering research, as well as with the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- The majority of Telecommunications engineering technicians earn a salary between R8 369 and R43 989 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Telecommunications engineering technicians ranges from R8 369 to R21 878.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R11 457 and R27 911 per month.
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Duties and tasks
- Providing technical assistance connected with research and the development of telecommunications equipment, or testing prototypes
- Studying technical material such as blueprints and sketches to determine the method of work to be adopted
- Preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for the manufacture and installation of telecommunications equipment, according to the specifications given
- Providing technical supervision of the manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems to ensure satisfactory performance and compliance with specifications and regulations
- Applying technical knowledge of telecommunications engineering principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work