3522-Telecommunications Engineering Technicians

Job Title: 

Telecommunications Engineering Technicians

Job Description: 

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.

Tasks: 

Applying technical knowledge of telecommunications engineering principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

809 - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

352201 - Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
Description : Carries out specialised design and support functions in telecommunications engineering including optimization and performance monitoring of telecommunications networks, diagnosis and repair of faults, and the selection and installation of equipment.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Engineering Technician (Telecommunications)

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa