FIBRE OPTIC TECHNICIANS

Kabstrading Co; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal) is seeking a Fibre Maintenance Assistant to support the Fibre Technician with network maintenance and field operations. You will work across designated sites, helping to inspect, install, and maintain fibre infrastructure.

Responsibilities include documenting procedures, handling cables, performing OTDR monitoring, and ensuring all tools, equipment, and vehicles are safe and compliant with SHEQ standards while supporting reinstatements and fibre

Qualifications

• 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.

Job description

Key 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.