Field Fibre Maintenance Assistant

Frogfoot Networks (Pty) Ltd

Oos-Kaap

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Frogfoot Networks (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Fibre Technical Assistant to support Fibre Technicians with field maintenance, fibre installations and testing. You will help keep worksites clean and safe, assist with documentation, and ensure records are accurately captured to support preventive and reactive maintenance.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12, CFOT (advantageous), and about 12 months of fibre or civil works experience.

Qualifications

Grade 12 is preferred.
CFOT certification is 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.