Infrastructure Technician - Senior

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd; Oudtshoorn; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic workplace atmosphere

Internal academy

Team-oriented environment

Group risk benefits

Medical benefits

Health and lifestyle programmes

Job summary

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd in Oudtshoorn seeks a Senior Infrastructure Technician to lead construction and maintenance of wireless and fibre infrastructure. You will mentor junior technicians, respond to outages, and ensure high-site reliability while upholding safety standards.

The role requires climbing tall structures, carrying loads, and extensive travel. You will manage infrastructure projects and work closely with the Networks team to plan future requirements.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification is required; Mathematics and Science advantageous.
• Experience leading hands-on teams in field infrastructure projects is required.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate and execute tower and fibre builds.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction, installation and maintenance of towers, fibre networks, and data centres.
• Respond to outages and fibre breaks to restore connectivity.
• Mentor junior technicians in the field.
• Ensure safety standards are followed and hazards mitigated.
• Travel extensively to site locations as required.
• Maintain and manage equipment, tools and work areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety training

Climbing expertise

Problem solving

Team mentoring

RF basics

Planning tools

Physical fitness

Off-road driving

OSHA certification

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Tools

Planning and monitoring tools

Job description

Are you an experienced infrastructure specialist who thrives at heights, leads from the front and takes ownership of network performance? Join our Networks team as a Senior Infrastructure Technician in Oudtshoorn, where you’ll lead the construction and maintenance of wireless and fibre infrastructure while mentoring junior technicians in the field.

This role is ideal for a technically strong, safety-conscious leader who can manage complex infrastructure builds, respond to outages and ensure our high sites and fibre networks operate reliably and efficiently.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the construction, installation and maintenance of communications towers, fibre networks and supporting infrastructure including data centres
• Respond to high site outages and fibre network breaks to restore connectivity
• Climb tall structures (50 metres or more) carrying loads of up to 20kg
• Install, replace and maintain antenna systems and perform general tower maintenance
• Build, repair and expand fibre infrastructure where required
• Install and maintain various cable and connector types
• Weatherproof all installations to ensure long-term durability
• Install, maintain and repair power equipment and data routers
• Analyse risks on site and implement safe corrective action when hazards are identified
• Follow job cards and work schedules accurately while escalating risks appropriately
• Identify safety hazards and ensure strict compliance with safety standards
• Erect self-supporting and stayed masts
• Lead, guide and mentor junior tower and infrastructure technicians
• Plan and support future infrastructure construction requirements
• Travel extensively, sometimes at short notice
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required by your manager

What you’ll need:

• Grade 12 qualification (Mathematics and Science advantageous)
• 2-4 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
• Proven ability to lead a team through hands-on demonstration
• Experience with planning and monitoring tools or software
• Proficient in safe climbing practices and use of harnesses and climbing gear
• 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
• Intermediary understanding of AC/DC electricity and solar energy systems
• Intermediary knowledge of power and battery equipment
• Intermediary understanding of network and RF principles
• Working knowledge of routing fundamentals and network hardware
• Intermediary knowledge of cable and trunking techniques
• Advanced fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• OSHA certification advantageous

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

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