Lead Broadband Technician

Placements24; Gauteng; In loco; ZAR 360.000 - 600.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Paid time off

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Broadband Technician to join our client in Pretoria, Gauteng. Lead a field team delivering FTTH and related broadband services, overseeing installs, maintenance, and on-site diagnostics to ensure top-tier service quality.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in broadband with leadership experience, strong fiber knowledge, and proficiency with OTDRs and cable testing. You will coordinate field work, drive safety compliance, and support service continuity.

Competenze

• Minimum 4 years in broadband installation/maintenance with leadership experience
• Experience with FTTH, FTTB, and HFC networks
• Proficient with optical fiber splicing, termination, testing procedures
• Skilled with diagnostic tools (OTDRs, testers) and field reporting

Mansioni

• Lead and mentor a team of broadband technicians in installation and maintenance.
• Perform complex fiber/coax installations, splicing, termination, and testing.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced network issues and outages.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare technical installation reports.
• Ensure safety standards and company procedures in the field.
• Manage equipment inventory and on-call rotations for support.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Broadband installation

FTTH/FTTB

Testing & diagnostics

Team supervision

Communication

Strumenti

OTDR

Cable testers

Splicing

Cable termination

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the South African telecommunications landscape, is looking for an experienced Lead Broadband Technician to join their team in **Pretoria, Gauteng**. This role is crucial for the successful deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our client's cutting-edge broadband infrastructure, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and other advanced connectivity solutions. You will be responsible for leading a team of skilled technicians, ensuring high standards of service delivery and customer satisfaction. This position demands a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and a commitment to operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive field experience and a thorough understanding of broadband network technologies. As the Lead Broadband Technician, you will play a key part in ensuring seamless connectivity for thousands of customers across the **Pretoria** metropolitan area. This role is vital to maintaining and expanding our client's service footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and train a team of broadband technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of broadband services.
• Perform complex installations and repairs of fiber optic and coaxial cable networks, including splicing, termination, and testing.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced network issues, including signal degradation, equipment malfunction, and service outages.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare technical reports for new installations and network upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards during all field operations.
• Manage inventory of equipment and tools for the field team, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Act as a primary point of contact for escalated customer technical support issues.
• Develop and implement best practices for service delivery and team efficiency.
• Participate in on-call rotations to address emergency service disruptions.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in broadband network installation and maintenance, preferably in a leadership capacity.
• Proven experience with FTTH, FTTB, and HFC network technologies.
• Strong understanding of optical fiber splicing, termination, and testing procedures.
• Proficiency in using cable testers, OTDRs, and other relevant diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of telecommunications standards and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Physical ability to work in various outdoor conditions and confined spaces.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, along with benefits such as a comprehensive medical aid plan, a retirement annuity, and paid time off.

Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company are readily available. The role provides the chance to work with state-of-the-art technology and to make a significant impact on the **telecoms** sector in **Gauteng**. Join a growing company that values its employees and their contributions.