TECHNICIAN (DURBAN) PERMANENT
TECHNICIAN (DURBAN) PERMANENT
Broadband Infraco, is a long distance national and international optic fibre connectivity network infrastructure provider based in Radiokop, seeks to appoint a suitable candidate to the following employment opportunity:
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Supervisor: Operations and Maintenance, the incumbent will:
- Be required to engage in the processes of operating and maintaining the network infrastructure in terms of uptime, reliability and sustainability.
- Execute regional Preventative Routine and Planned Maintenance plans.
- Installation, commissioning and adherence to quality standard and compliance of newly installed equipment and outdoor infrastructure to all Broadband Infraco standards and specifications.
- Must have in depth theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of optical fibre, transmission equipment, AC/DC power systems, air conditioning/cooling systems, IP configuration, environmental alarms monitoring systems, advanced analytical skills for the analysis of faults, the interpretation of test results, and the provisioning of optimum solutions.
- Must be willing to work long hours.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Candidates must have BTech/BEng, S4/T3 National Diploma or N6 National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (HC/LC) or equivalent.
- Registration with ECSA will be an advantage.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry, particularly in network maintenance. Alternatively, previous internship with BBI will be considered.
- Have in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of: Fibre optic. Transmission equipment. IP configuration. AC/DC power systems. Environmental alarm monitoring systems. Test equipment (OTDR, OLTS, etc.). Fusion splicing. Interpretation of test results and the provision of optimum solutions.
- Microsoft Office 365, strong in applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Be familiar with ITU-T Standards.
- Valid driver’s licence is a requirement.
Applications and a comprehensive CV to be e-mailed to careers@infraco.co.za
Enquiries should be directed to Ms. Hermina Lebelo – Contact Details: 011 235 1605 (Office Hours)
Closing Date: 31 January 2025
Broadband Infraco reserves the right not to make an appointment or to make a temporary appointment in accordance with the current organizational requirements. Appointment is subject to verification of the applicant’s qualifications and reference checking. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed applicants only. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful. Placement will be in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.