Entry-Level Wireless & Fibre Infrastructure Technician

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Risk Benefits

Medical Benefits

Health and Lifestyle Programmes

Job summary

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd in Tshwane is seeking a motivated Junior Infrastructure Technician to support construction, installation and maintenance of wireless and fibre infrastructure under supervision.

You will climb towers, assist with fibre builds, perform safety checks, and work closely with senior technicians to ensure network performance while adhering to safety standards. Candidate should have Grade 12 and 1–2 years' experience, valid driver’s licence, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification; Mathematics and Science advantageous.
• 1–2 years’ relevant industry experience.
• Valid driver’s licence; off‑road driving advantageous.
• Valid medical certificate meeting role requirements.
• Training: Working at Heights and Tower Rescue completed.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Physically fit and able to climb structures carrying equipment (≤125kg).
• Waist circumference not exceeding 150cm for safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction, installation and maintenance of towers, fibre networks and supporting structures.
• Support high site outage responses and fibre break repairs.
• Climb tall structures (50m+) carrying up to 20kg.
• Install, replace and maintain antenna systems and tower equipment.
• Assist with expanding fibre infrastructure and cable/trunking work.
• Weatherproof installations and maintenance of power equipment and routers.
• Follow job cards, escalate risks to seniors, and ensure safety compliance.
• Travel extensively, sometimes on short notice.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12

Maths/Science background (advantage)

Job description

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd in Tshwane is seeking a motivated Junior Infrastructure Technician to support construction, installation and maintenance of wireless and fibre infrastructure under supervision.

You will climb towers, assist with fibre builds, perform safety checks, and work closely with senior technicians to ensure network performance while adhering to safety standards. Candidate should have Grade 12 and 1–2 years' experience, valid driver’s licence, and willingness to travel.