Telecommunications engineering technicians

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

Check your pay

  • 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.

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

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