Field Fibre Maintenance Assistant

Frogfoot Networks (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Frogfoot Networks (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Technical Assistant to support the Maintenance Department in Cape Town. You will assist with fibre maintenance, testing, and site upkeep, ensuring tools and vehicles are safe and ready for field work.

The role involves field-based activity, coordinating with internal teams, and adhering to safety standards. Matric is preferred and a CFOT is advantageous, with around 12 months’ fibre or civil works experience being desirable.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) preferred.
• CFOT certification (advantageous).
• 12 months’ experience in a 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 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 and save test traces accurately.
• Comply with 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

Fibre duct & cable installation

Fibre splicing & testing

ONT and router installation

Record accurate information

Organisational skills

Task prioritisation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

CFOT certification

Tools

Windows OS

OTDR testing tools

Job description

Frogfoot Networks (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Technical Assistant to support the Maintenance Department in Cape Town. You will assist with fibre maintenance, testing, and site upkeep, ensuring tools and vehicles are safe and ready for field work.

The role involves field-based activity, coordinating with internal teams, and adhering to safety standards. Matric is preferred and a CFOT is advantageous, with around 12 months’ fibre or civil works experience being desirable.