Cabling Team Leader / Supervisor Fibre & UTP (Gauteng)

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a leader to supervise a team of cabling technicians in South Africa, Gauteng. The role involves overseeing the installation, termination, testing, and maintenance of fibre optic and UTP cabling systems. Responsibilities include ensuring projects comply with safety and quality standards, managing job progress, and liaising with clients and contractors. Ideal candidates will have experience in cabling systems and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day activities of cabling teams on site.
• Install, terminate, and test fibre optic and UTP structured cabling systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, site plans, and cabling schematics.
• Ensure all cabling works meet industry standards.
• Conduct site surveys and assist in planning routes and methods of installation.
• Monitor job progress and report regularly to the Project and Division Manager.
• Ensure correct usage and maintenance of tools, test equipment, and PPE.
• Maintain detailed records of work, including test results and project documentation.
• Supervise subcontractors or junior staff, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on-site.
• Liaise with clients and other contractors as required.

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose: To lead and supervise a team of cabling technicians in the installation, termination, testing, and maintenance of fibre optic and UTP cabling systems. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day activities of cabling teams on site
• Install, terminate, and test fibre optic and UTP structured cabling systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, site plans, and cabling schematics.
• Ensure all cabling works meet industry standards (, TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC).
• Conduct site surveys and assist in planning routes and methods of installation.
• Monitor job progress and report regularly to the Project and Division Manager.
• Ensure correct usage and maintenance of tools, test equipment and PPE.
• Maintain detailed records of work, including test results and project documentation.
• Supervise subcontractors or junior staff, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on-site.
• Liaise with clients and other contractors as required.