Field Technician - Junior

Herotel 5F74Feffb7E1; Lydenburg; On-site; ZAR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Risk Benefits

Medical Benefits

Health & Lifestyle Programmes

Job summary

Herotel in South Africa is seeking a hands-on Junior Field Technician to install, repair and call out on Fibre and Wireless networks across our service area. You will handle CPE setup, fibre runs, RF signal checks and VoIP configurations while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in Fibre optics and RF/wireless work, plus basic networking knowledge, a valid licence, and the ability to work in physically demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Minimum 1 year Fibre Optic splicing experience.
• Minimum 1 year RF/Wireless experience.
• Knowledge of network structures and crimping techniques.
• Basic networking knowledge.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Experience with fibre troubleshooting tools such as OTDR and fusion splicing equipment advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence with clean driving record.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Proficiency in fibre cable termination and fusion splicing techniques.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work neatly and accurately.
• Technically minded with customer service experience.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments including lifting and climbing.
• Medically fit and comfortable working at heights.
• Self-disciplined, motivated and well organised.

Responsibilities

• Follow all SOPs and Health & Safety procedures while maintaining accurate project and safety documentation.
• Work closely with the Team Leader and Scheduler to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Prepare for daily jobs by confirming stock availability and ensuring equipment is maintained.
• Conduct standard Fibre and Wireless installations including CPE setup and internal/external cable runs.
• Perform fibre troubleshooting including splicing, testing and dome management.
• Perform wireless troubleshooting including signal testing and bandwidth validation.
• Resolve basic network issues such as IP conflicts, firewall and routing problems.
• Install and configure VoIP systems.
• Receive and action daily job cards, ensuring correct stock and scope alignment.
• Communicate with Installation Team Leader to confirm RF signal strength and fibre allocations.
• Set up and verify client equipment functionality.
• Upgrade firmware, complete clean-up and capture photographic evidence for quality control.
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site callouts efficiently while communicating cost implications where applicable.
• Confirm client satisfaction before leaving site.
• Perform CPE recoveries for Wireless and Fibre including equipment removal and job card completion.
• Complete accurate job cards and ticket updates for invoicing and reporting.
• Work overtime, weekends and emergency call-outs when required.
• Operate safely at heights and in confined spaces.

Skills

Technically minded

Customer service experience

Analytical problem solving

Planning & organisational skills

Manual dexterity

Physically capable

Education

Grade 12

Tools

OTDR

Fusion splicing equipment

Crimping tools

Job description

Are you hands-on, technically minded and ready to build your career in fibre and wireless installations? Join our Networks team as a Junior Field Technician in [Location], where you’ll perform standard home and small business installations, repairs and callouts across our Wireless and Fibre networks.

The key purpose of this role is to perform standard fibre and wireless installations, repairs and callouts while delivering excellent customer service and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

What you’ll do:

• Follow all SOPs and Health & Safety procedures while maintaining accurate project and safety documentation
• Work closely with the Team Leader and Scheduler to ensure smooth daily operations
• Prepare for daily jobs by confirming stock availability and ensuring equipment is maintained
• Conduct standard Fibre and Wireless installations including CPE setup and internal/external cable runs
• Perform fibre troubleshooting including splicing, testing and dome management
• Perform wireless troubleshooting including signal testing and bandwidth validation
• Resolve basic network issues such as IP conflicts, firewall and routing problems
• Install and configure VoIP systems
• Receive and action daily job cards, ensuring correct stock and scope alignment
• Communicate with Installation Team Leader to confirm RF signal strength and fibre allocations
• Set up and verify client equipment functionality
• Upgrade firmware, complete clean-up and capture photographic evidence for quality control
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site callouts efficiently while communicating cost implications where applicable
• Confirm client satisfaction before leaving site
• Perform CPE recoveries for Wireless and Fibre including equipment removal and job card completion
• Complete accurate job cards and ticket updates for invoicing and reporting
• Work overtime, weekends and emergency call-outs when required
• Operate safely at heights and in confined spaces

What you’ll need:

• Grade 12 qualification
• Minimum 1 year Fibre Optic splicing experience
• Minimum 1 year RF/Wireless experience
• Knowledge of network structures and crimping techniques
• Basic networking knowledge
• Basic computer literacy
• Experience with fibre troubleshooting tools such as OTDR and fusion splicing equipment advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence with clean driving record
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of hand and power tools
• Proficiency in fibre cable termination and fusion splicing techniques
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work neatly and accurately
• Technically minded with customer service experience
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments including lifting and climbing
• Medically fit and comfortable working at heights
• Self-disciplined, motivated and well organised

What we offer:

• Exposure to a dynamic workplace
• A chance to grow your skills through our internal academy
• A friendly, team-driven environment
• Group Risk Benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Health & Lifestyle Programmes

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