Junior Infrastructure Technician: Wireless & Fibre Build

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Group risk benefits

Health and lifestyle programmes

Internal academy

Job summary

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd in Pretoria is seeking a Junior Infrastructure Technician to support the construction, installation and maintenance of wireless and fibre infrastructure under supervision. You will follow safety standards and work with senior technicians to deliver reliable network performance.

The role requires a Grade 12, 1–2 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and training in Working at Heights and Tower Rescue.

Qualifications

• Grade 12; Maths and Science advantageous.
• 1–2 years’ relevant industry experience.
• Valid driver’s licence (off-road advantageous).
• 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 (total 125 kg max).
• Waist circumference not exceeding 150 cm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction, installation and maintenance of towers, fibre networks and structures.
• Support high site outage responses and fibre break repairs.
• Install, replace and maintain antenna systems and tower equipment.
• Assist with expanding fibre infrastructure where required.
• Follow job cards and schedules; escalate risks to seniors.
• Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Travel extensively, sometimes on short notice.

Skills

Safety awareness

Climb at heights

Basic RF & network knowledge

Basic electrical understanding

Computer literacy

Teamwork & communication

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Safety harnesses

Climbing gear

Job description

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd in Pretoria is seeking a Junior Infrastructure Technician to support the construction, installation and maintenance of wireless and fibre infrastructure under supervision. You will follow safety standards and work with senior technicians to deliver reliable network performance.

The role requires a Grade 12, 1–2 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and training in Working at Heights and Tower Rescue.