Infrastructure Technician - Junior

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd; Vredendal; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal academy

Group Risk Benefits

Medical Benefits

Health and Lifestyle Programmes

Job summary

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd in Vredendal is seeking a Junior Infrastructure Technician to support construction, installation and maintenance of wireless and fibre infrastructure under supervision. You will work with the Networks team to ensure safe, reliable network performance and learn under senior technicians.

The role requires physical fitness, heights access, and training in safety practices, with opportunities to grow skills via our internal academy and team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12; Maths and Science advantageous.
• 1–2 years' relevant industry experience.
• Valid driver’s licence; off-road experience advantageous.
• Valid medical certificate.
• Working at Heights and Tower Rescue Training completed.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Physically fit to climb structures up to 125 kg total.
• Waist circumference not exceeding 150 cm.
• Basic understanding of AC/DC electricity and solar energy systems.
• Basic knowledge of power and battery equipment.
• Basic understanding of network and RF principles.
• Basic knowledge of cable and trunking techniques.
• Proficiency with safety harnesses and climbing gear.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risk while maintaining safety.
• Basic computer skills; strong communication and teamwork.
• Basic fault-finding and problem-solving; prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction, installation and maintenance of towers, fibre networks and supporting structures.
• Support high site outage responses and fibre network repairs.
• Climb tall structures (50 metres+) carrying up to 20 kg.
• Install, replace and maintain antenna systems and tower equipment.
• Assist with building, repairing and expanding fibre infrastructure.
• Install and maintain various cable and trunking types.
• Weatherproof installations for long-term durability.
• Install, maintain and repair power equipment and data routers.
• Follow job cards and schedules; escalate risks to senior technicians.
• Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assist with erecting self-supporting and stayed masts.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas.
• Travel extensively, sometimes on short notice.
• Communicate progress and risks with team and management.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

1-2 years' experience

Driver's licence

Working at Heights

Tower Rescue Training

Safety awareness

Communication & teamwork

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Climbing structures

Basic computer skills

Prioritise tasks

Education

Grade 12 (Maths & Science advantageous)

Job description

Are you physically fit, technically inclined and eager to build your career in wireless and fibre infrastructure? Join our Networks team as a Junior Infrastructure Technician in Vredendal, where you’ll support the construction, installation and maintenance of critical network infrastructure under the guidance of senior technicians.

The key purpose of this role is to support the construction, installation and maintenance of wireless and fibre infrastructure under supervision, while upholding strict safety standards and contributing to uninterrupted network performance.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in the construction, installation and maintenance of communications towers, fibre networks and supporting structures
• Support high site outage responses and fibre network break repairs
• Climb tall structures (50 metres or more) carrying loads of up to 20kg
• Install, replace and maintain antenna systems and related tower equipment
• Assist with building, repairing and expanding fibre infrastructure where required
• Install and maintain various cable and connector types
• Weatherproof installations to ensure long-term durability
• Install, maintain and repair power equipment and data routers
• Follow job cards and work schedules accurately, escalating risks or challenges to senior technicians
• Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with all safety standards
• Assist with erecting self-supporting and stayed masts
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas
• Travel extensively, sometimes at short notice
• Communicate clearly with team members and management regarding work progress and risks
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required by your manager

What you’ll need:

• Grade 12 qualification (Mathematics and Science advantageous)
• 1-2 years' relevant industry experience
• Valid driver’s licence (off-road driving experience advantageous)
• Valid medical certificate meeting role requirements
• Working at Heights and Tower Rescue Training completed
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
• Physically fit and able to climb structures carrying equipment (combined weight not exceeding 125kg as per safety specifications)
• Waist circumference not exceeding 150cm as per safety equipment manufacturer requirements
• Basic understanding of AC/DC electricity and solar energy systems
• Basic knowledge of power and battery equipment
• Basic understanding of network and RF principles
• Working knowledge of network hardware and routing fundamentals
• Basic knowledge of cable and trunking techniques
• Proficiency in the use of safety harnesses and climbing gear
• Ability to identify and mitigate risk while maintaining a safe working environment
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication and teamwork ability
• Basic fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and follow instructions accurately

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 and Lifestyle Programmes

Important Disclaimer:

Preference will be given to candidates from Designated Groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act and in line with Herotel’s Employment Equity Plan.