Assistant Route Technician

Octotel is an established and rapidly expanding Open Access Service Provider, specializing in Open Access & GPON connectivity. We are Cape Town’s largest Open Access Network focused on both Fibre To The Home (FTTH) and Business (FTTB). Our fibre network has passed over 400 000 homes and businesses in Cape Town. We offer a choice of services from over 60 of the country’s leading Internet Service Providers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepping and cleaning the site.
• Install the network infrastructure and equipment as per site plan.
• Responsible for the electrical and hand tool inventory to be used.
• Delivering and distributing supplies (expect some heavy lifting).
• Assisting workers with Equipment.
• Assembling and disassembling equipment.
• Learning new skills from experienced Technicians.
• Monitor and maintain stock.
• And any other reasonable task.

Requirements:

• Matric Certificate or equivalent
• Valid code 8 driver's license
• Tertiary level IT or Telecommunications qualification (advantage)
• 1 years' experience performing fibre splicing and/or installations.
• A CFOT certificate is advantageous
• Experience using power-tools.

Benefits:

• Medical Aid or Medical Insurance
• Gap Cover
• Discounted Internet Connectivity
• Employee Wellness Programme (Lyra). Providing free 24/7/365 counselling for you and your family in your household, as well as other health and wellbeing resources, provided by registered professionals.
• Exposure to latest industry technologies and standards
• Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best!

If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks after your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary? (or previous salary if you are currently unemployed)
• What is your salary expectation?
• What is your notice period?
• If you are not based in Plettenberg Bay, are you open to relocating at your own cost?

Experience:

• Fibre Installation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Location:

• Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape (Preferred)

Work Location: In person