Cabling Site Manager

Ubuntu Technology (PTY) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubuntu Technology (PTY) Ltd is seeking a Cabling Site Manager to oversee daily site operations for cabling infrastructure projects. You will lead on-site teams, coordinate resources, monitor progress and ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule, and to specification.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on experience in structured cabling and fibre installations, with strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills, a valid driver’s licence, and willingness to travel to project

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' hands-on experience in structured cabling or ICT infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and on-site project execution capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, site layouts and project specifications.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations and cabling installation activities.
• Ensure activities meet approved scope, specifications, timelines and budget.
• Coordinate daily work schedules, site access, resources and project requirements.
• Identify potential delays, risks and site-related challenges and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor project progress against plans and milestones.
• Supervise cabling technicians, installation teams and subcontractors.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Coordination

Health and safety

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Technical qualification in telecommunications / ICT

Tools

Molex

FOA

Job description

Industry: ICT Infrastructure / Structured Cabling / Telecommunications

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: On-site

Position Overview

• Cabling Site Manager to oversee the daily operations and successful execution of cabling infrastructure projects.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing on-site teams, coordinating resources, monitoring project progress, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and according to specifications.
• The ideal candidate must have a strong technical background in structured cabling and fibre-optic installations, combined with excellent leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Management & Project Execution (Primary Focus)

• Oversee daily site operations and cabling installation activities.
• Ensure project activities are completed according to approved scope, specifications and timelines and budget
• Coordinate daily work schedules, site access, resources and project requirements.
• Identify potential delays, risks and site-related challenges and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor project progress against project plans and agreed milestones.
• Ensure technicians and subcontractors execute tasks efficiently.
• Conduct site inspections and provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager.
• Manage multiple site activities and priorities where required.
• Supervise cabling technicians, installation teams and subcontractors.
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor individual and team performance.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and communicate project expectations.
• Ensure teams understand their responsibilities, deadlines and installation requirements.
• Address on-site operational challenges and escalate issues when necessary.
• Maintain discipline, productivity and accountability across site teams.

3. Technical Cabling Oversight

• Provide technical guidance on structured copper cabling and fibre-optic installations.
• Ensure installations follow approved drawings, cable routes and technical specifications.
• Oversee cable pulling, routing, termination, testing, labelling and commissioning activities.
• Understand CAT6/CAT6A, fibre-optic cabling, patch panels, cabinets, cable trays and associated infrastructure.
• Identify technical installation issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support technicians with troubleshooting and installation-related challenges.
• Matric / Grade 12.
• Minimum 3–5 years' practical experience in structured cabling, fibre-optic installations or ICT infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience supervising cabling installation teams or managing sites.
• Strong knowledge of copper and fibre-optic cabling infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, site layouts and project specifications.
• Experience coordinating technicians, subcontractors and site activities.
• Understanding of quality control, material management and stock control.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements on construction or industrial sites.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel and work on project sites when required.

Advantageous Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant technical qualification in telecommunications, electrical infrastructure or ICT.
• Molex
• FOA
• Fibre-optic and structured cabling certifications.
• Experience working on industrial, mining, power station or large infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of OTDR testing, fibre splicing and copper certification testing.
• Previous exposure to project planning, progress reporting and site documentation.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and project reporting tools.