Assistant Route Technician

RSAWEB; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lyra Wellness Program

24/7 counselling

Discounted Internet Connectivity

Reduced Gap Cover rates

Medical Aid

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Octotel in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, is seeking a proactive technician to assist with fibre network installations and maintenance. You will prep sites, install infrastructure per site plans, and help manage stock and tools in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a tertiary IT/telecommunications qualification (CFOT is a plus) and about 1 year of fibre splicing or installation experience; experience with power tools is essential, and the team offers attractive health and wellness

Qualifications

• 1 year of fibre splicing or installations experience.
• Tertiary IT/telecommunications qualification preferred.
• CFOT certificate advantageous.
• Experience using power-tools.

Responsibilities

• Prep and clean the site.
• Install the network infrastructure and equipment as per site plan.
• Responsible for electrical and hand tool inventory to be used.
• Delivering and distributing supplies (may involve 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.

Skills

Fibre splicing

Installation experience

IT knowledge

Education

Tertiary IT/Telecommunications qualification

CFOT certificate advantageous

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Plettenberg Bay, South Africa | Posted on 21/08/2026

Octotel is an established and rapidly expanding Open Access Service Provider, specializing in OpenAccess & GPON connectivity. We are Cape Town’s largest Open Access Network focused on bothFibre To The Home (FTTH) and Business (FTTB). Our fibre network has passed over 350 000 homesand businesses in Cape Town. We offer a choice of services from over 60 of the country’s leadingInternet 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

• Tertiary level IT or Telecommunications qualification is preferred
• 1 years' experience performing fibre splicing and/or installations.
• A CFOT certificate is advantageous
• Experience using power-tools.
• Medical Aid or Medical Insurance.
• Reduced Gap Cover rates.
• Discounted Internet Connectivity.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Program (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 in a fast paced, technologically advanced environment.
• Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best!