Fibre Field Maintenance Technician – Assistant

Frogfoot Networks (Pty) Ltd

Gauteng

On-site

ZAR 167,400 - 256,680

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Frogfoot Networks (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Technical Assistant to join the Maintenance Department in a field-based role. You will assist the Fibre Technician with network maintenance, keep worksites clean and safe, and help with fibre installations and testing.

The position requires a Matric, CFOT is advantageous, and about 12 months of related experience. You will work across sites, manage cables, and contribute to preventative and reactive maintenance activities.

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 (Matric) preferred.
  • CFOT certification (advantageous).
  • 12 months’ experience in a similar fibre, maintenance, or civil works environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Fibre Technician with network maintenance, including preventative and reactive maintenance.
  • Maintain a clean and organised work environment at all designated sites (e.g., manholes, surrounding work areas).
  • Ensure tools, equipment, and the maintenance vehicle are clean, safe, and in good working order.
  • Manage and organise cables on slack brackets.
  • Assist with documentation, labelling, and record‑keeping requirements.
  • Perform OTDR monitoring, relay findings, and save test traces accurately.
  • Comply with all SHEQ policies, procedures, and safety standards.
  • Keep the vehicle file updated and report any defects or damages.
  • Support reinstatements, fibre installations, cable installations, and general field work.
  • Perform any additional work‑related duties assigned by management.

Skills

Site build experience
Fault finding and troubleshooting
Fibre duct installation
Fibre installation
Fibre splicing and testing
Installation of ONTs and routers
Record technical information
Organisational skills
Prioritising tasks
Problem-solving
Team collaboration

Education

Matric (Grade 12)
CFOT certification

Tools

Windows operating systems

Job description

Frogfoot Networks (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Technical Assistant to join the Maintenance Department in a field-based role. You will assist the Fibre Technician with network maintenance, keep worksites clean and safe, and help with fibre installations and testing.

The position requires a Matric, CFOT is advantageous, and about 12 months of related experience. You will work across sites, manage cables, and contribute to preventative and reactive maintenance activities.

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