Junior Wireless & Fibre Infra Tech — Growth & Benefits

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd; Vredendal; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to a dynamic workplace

Internal academy to grow skills

Friendly, team-driven environment

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 wireless and fibre infrastructure construction, installation and maintenance. You will work under supervision to uphold safety standards and ensure uninterrupted network performance.

Role requires willingness to travel and the ability to climb structures and handle equipment. Training, a driver’s licence and a medical certificate are required as part of starter qualifications.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science advantageous.
• 1–2 years’ relevant industry experience.
• Valid driver’s licence; off‑road driving advantageous.
• Medical certificate meeting role requirements.
• Working at Heights and Tower Rescue Training completed.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to carry equipment up to 125 kg per safety specs.
• Waist circumference not exceeding 150 cm per safety equipment 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.
• Basic knowledge of cable and trunking techniques.
• Proficiency in safety harnesses and climbing gear.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risk; maintain safety.
• Basic computer skills; strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist construction, installation and maintenance of towers, fibre networks and structures.
• Support high-site outage responses and fibre repairs.
• Climb tall structures (50 m+) carrying loads 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 connector types.
• Weatherproof installations for long-term durability.
• Install, maintain and repair power equipment and data routers.
• Follow job cards and schedules; escalate risks to seniors.
• 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 by manager.

Skills

Physically fit

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Prioritise tasks

Safety-conscious

Willingness to travel

Education

Grade 12

Mathematics and Science advantageous

Tools

Safety harnesses and climbing gear

AC/DC electricity and solar energy systems

Network hardware and RF principles

Power and battery equipment

Job description

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd in Vredendal is seeking a Junior Infrastructure Technician to support wireless and fibre infrastructure construction, installation and maintenance. You will work under supervision to uphold safety standards and ensure uninterrupted network performance.

Role requires willingness to travel and the ability to climb structures and handle equipment. Training, a driver’s licence and a medical certificate are required as part of starter qualifications.