Assistant Route Technician

Octotel; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading network infrastructure provider in South Africa seeks a skilled technician to install network infrastructure and assist experienced technicians. The ideal candidate will have a Matric Certificate, experience in fibre splicing, and a valid driver's license. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and employee wellness programs.

Benefits

Medical Aid or Medical Insurance

Gap Cover

Discounted Internet Connectivity

Social Fridays

Employee Wellness Programme

Qualifications

• 1 years' experience performing fibre splicing and/or installations.
• A CFOT certificate is advantageous.
• Valid code 8 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepping and cleaning the site.
• Install the network infrastructure and equipment as per site plan.
• Delivering and distributing supplies, expect some heavy lifting.

Skills

Fibre splicing

Power tools

Electrical inventory management

Education

Matric Certificate or equivalent

Tertiary level IT or Telecommunications qualification

Job description

Job Information

• Date Opened 16/09/2025
• Job Type Full time
• Industry Network Infrastructure
• Work Experience 1 year
• Education Level Grade 12 or equivalent
• City Plettenberg Bay
• Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 6600

Job Description

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 370 000 homes and businesses in Cape Town. We offer a choice of services from over 65 of the country’s leading Internet Service Providers.

Job Duties

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

Benefits

• Medical Aid or Medical Insurance
• Gap Cover
• Discounted Internet Connectivity
• Social Friday’s
• Employee Wellness Programme (ICAS). 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!