The telecom industry is one of the most rapidly-growing industries in the world. This growing demand has led to the development of new technologies and services that allow people to connect with each other more easily and affordably. Because of this, the telecom jobs in UAE have exploded in recent years, and the job market is expected to grow even more.
The UAE boasts many different opportunities for those looking for telecom jobs, including data centers, offices, and home-based work. The big cities in the UAE, such as Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, are all great places to find telecom jobs.
Telecom Job Descriptions
Working for a telecom giant like Etisalat or du means working in an industry that is constantly evolving. Telecom’s jobs are diverse and span a variety of fields, from customer service to network administration.
Telecommunications Engineer
Telecommunications engineers design, maintain and operate telecommunications networks. They work with other engineers to create systems that provide voice, text, data, and video communication between people and businesses. They may also work on projects that improve the efficiency of telecommunications networks or increase their capacity.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead an effort to design and build a wireless network
- Conduct wireless network design and vendor research
- Create network design prototypes
- Conduct network testing to ensure the functionality
- Create network documentation and provide training on network usage
Qualification and Experience:
The ideal candidate for a telecom engineer position should have at least a year of experience and hold an accredited degree in engineering from a reputable school. This includes a computer, electronics, and network engineering.
Salary and Benefits:
An average telecom engineer’s salary in UAE is AED 6,000 to 6,500 a month. Telecom engineers who work in Emirates such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be able to earn even more than that.
In addition to a competitive salary, they also receive other benefits including medical insurance, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, and vacation days. In some cases, they also provide free transportation to and from work.
Network Associate
Due to the increasing number of networks and devices that need to be configured and monitored. Network Associates are responsible for ensuring that these networks run smoothly, as well as troubleshooting any issues that may arise. If you are interested in pursuing a career in network engineering, then you will need to have a strong foundation in mathematics and computer science.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting corporate wired and wireless networks by implementing best practices and standards.
- Conducts network research to determine network performance.
- Provides network support to users in accordance with standards and best practices.
- Participates in the design, development, and implementation of network solutions.
Qualification and Experience:
Network Associates typically have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science and at least a few years of experience in a technical field.
Salary and Benefits:
The majority of employees in telecom get paid a salary. This means, your pay is constant and predictable. Salaries for telecom professionals vary greatly depending on location, industry sector, years of experience, and skills. Entry-level salaries can be as AED 5,000 monthly while experienced network associates can earn upwards of AED 7,000.
Telesales Agent
Telesales agents are sales representatives who work with customers over the phone. They help clients find the best products and services, and close deals. They call customers to provide information about various services, products, and prices. They also help them make an informed decision on which product or service is the best fit for their needs. This can include helping them compare features, reviewing prices and options, and answering questions about the product.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Taking orders through voice or telephone
- Filing in orders and checking inventory levels
- Maintaining customer contact by maintaining open lines of communication with them, providing status reports, and returning calls
- Receiving and ensuring safe delivery of the product
- Processing customer payments
- Making cash or check deposits daily and reconciling them with bank statements
Qualification and Experience:
Educated to at least graduate with a decent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel, great communication skills both written and verbal are essential for any Telesales Representative. Experience in telesales or a related field would be an advantage but we are willing to train individuals who have ambition and can demonstrate a keen interest in sales & marketing.
Salary and Benefits:
A telesales agent’s salary is approximately AED 4000 to AED 4500 monthly in addition to a generous benefits package. This includes paid leave, medical insurance, and end-of-service gratuity.