Infrastructure Technician

SUMMARY:
INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIAN
Location: Centurion, Pretoria

BUILD. CONNECT. MAINTAIN. KEEP THE NETWORK MOVING.

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Matric.
• 2–7 Years’ RF (Radio Frequency) & High-Site Climbing experience.
• Fibre experience is a strong advantage.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Valid Climbing Certifications.

ROLE OVERVIEW: 
Responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network infrastructure, including wireless equipment, fibre-optic systems, routers, and switches.
The role includes customer installations, high-site and tower work, infrastructure maintenance and field support, with a strong focus on safety and reliable service delivery.

Please note that only candidates who meet all the requirements will be contacted for the opportunity.
We look forward to receiving your application!

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements: Matric or equivalent. 2-7 years' experience with RF (Radio Frequency) and high-site climbing. Fibre experience, including fibre splicing, testing and fault troubleshooting, is a strong advantage. Valid climbing certifications. Strong hands-on experience with wireless, fibre optic and network equipment installations. Competent in configuring routers, switches and wireless networking equipment. Experience working on high-sites, towers and remote infrastructure locations. Proven experience with fibre splicing, testing and fault troubleshooting. Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as Zabbix. Basic understanding of IP networking principles. Knowledge of OHSA regulations and commitment to strict safety compliance. Valid Driver's Licence. Willingness to travel to sites as required. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability. Good communication, accountability and teamwork skills. Personality Traits: Hands-on and technically minded. Safety-conscious and responsible. Problem-solving and solutions-driven. Reliable and accountable. Team-oriented and professional. Duties and responsibilities: Install customer equipment including wireless antennas, routers, network cabling, power cabling, masts and mounting brackets. Ensure installations comply with company standards, safety requirements and customer expectations. Test and verify equipment functionality before handover. Configure and commission routers, switches and wireless equipment. Verify the correct integration of equipment with existing network infrastructure. Perform testing and optimisation to ensure reliable service delivery. Install, upgrade and maintain wireless equipment at towers, rooftops and other elevated structures. Perform tower work using approved climbing equipment and procedures. Comply with Occupational Health and Safety and Working at Heights requirements. Assist with emergency repairs and maintenance at remote infrastructure sites. Install, maintain and test fibre optic infrastructure. Perform fibre blowing, splicing and termination. Identify, diagnose and repair fibre faults. Conduct fibre testing using appropriate test equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on company infrastructure and high sites. Monitor infrastructure health using tools such as Zabbix and respond to alerts where required. Troubleshoot infrastructure faults and assist with restoring services. Support internal technical teams with infrastructure-related issues. Assist with infrastructure upgrades, network expansions and special projects. Support solar installations, building maintenance and other operational initiatives as required. Complete installation reports, maintenance records and job documentation accurately. Maintain company equipment, tools and vehicles in good working order. Ensure compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures and safety regulations.