Fibre Maintenance Technician Assistant

Frogfoot Networks (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Frogfoot Networks (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Fibre Technical Assistant to support the Fibre Technician in network maintenance and testing. The role focuses on keeping sites clean and safe, ensuring equipment is in good condition, and assisting with fibre installations and cable work.

You will participate in documentation, recording test results, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure effective preventative and reactive maintenance. Field-based, with extended hours when required.

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 reinstatments, fibre installations, cable installations, and general field work.
• Perform any additional work‑related duties assigned by management.

Skills

Fibre maintenance

Site build experience

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Education

Matric / Grade 12

CFOT certification

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Frogfoot Networks (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Fibre Technical Assistant to support the Fibre Technician in network maintenance and testing. The role focuses on keeping sites clean and safe, ensuring equipment is in good condition, and assisting with fibre installations and cable work.

You will participate in documentation, recording test results, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure effective preventative and reactive maintenance. Field-based, with extended hours when required.