Route Technician

Octotel; George; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Open Access Service Provider in George is seeking a skilled technician to build and maintain network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in fibre installations, a Matric Certificate, and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include connecting buildings, conducting site surveys, and ensuring quality workmanship. Join us for a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits including medical aid and discounted internet connectivity.

Benefits

Medical Aid and/or Medical Insurance

Reduced Gap Cover rates

Discounted Internet Connectivity

Access to an Employee Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience performing fibre installations.
• A CFOT certificate is advantageous.
• Valid code 8 driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain network infrastructure.
• Connect buildings and manage high density traffic.
• Conduct site surveys and ensure emergency stock levels.

Skills

Fibre installations

Experience using power-tools

Technical support

Conducting site surveys

Education

Matric Certificate or equivalent

Tertiary level IT or Telecommunications qualification

Job description

Job Information

• Date Opened: 26/11/2025
• Job Type: Full time
• Industry: Network Infrastructure
• Work Experience: 3 years
• Education Level: Grade 12 or equivalent
• City: George
• Province: Western Cape
• Country: South Africa
• Postal Code: 6529

Job Description

Octotel is an established and rapidly expanding Open Access Service Provider, specializing in Open Access & GPON connectivity. We are Cape Town’s largest Open Access Network focused on both Fibre To The Home (FTTH) and Business (FTTB). Our fibre network has passed over 350 000 homes and businesses in Cape Town. We offer a choice of services from over 60 of the country’s leading Internet Service Providers.

Location: Shop 2, Courtenay Centre, 25 Courtenay St, George Central, George, 6530

Job Duties

• Build and maintain network
• Connect buildings
• Evaluation of floating and splicing on the projects (Route and Access)
• Assist with technical support
• Assist with new links builds where needed
• Attend to breaks with the SLA (MTTR)
• Identify and manage high density traffic routes and congested HHs (hot spots)
• Maintain, responsible for cut-overs and cable splicing of new joints in new areas
• Responsible for quality workmanship
• Responsible for the electrical and hand tool inventory to be used
• Delivering and distributing supplies (expect some heavy lifting)
• Assembling and disassembling equipment
• Monitor and maintain stock
• Conducting site surveys with our contractors for side ops
• Identifying and flagging manholes for maintenance and performing network audits
• Node inspections & ensuring emergency stock levels are recorded
• Supports third‑party contractors and attending kick‑off meetings
• And any other reasonable task

Requirements

• Matric Certificate or equivalent
• Tertiary level IT or Telecommunications qualification is preferred
• 3 years' experience performing fibre installations
• A CFOT certificate is advantageous
• Valid code 8 driver's license
• Experience using power-tools

Benefits

• Medical Aid and/or Medical Insurance
• Reduced Gap Cover rates
• Discounted Internet Connectivity
• Access to an Employee Wellness Program (Lyra). Providing free 24/7/365 counselling for you and your family in your household, as well as other health and wellbeing resources, provided by registered professionals.
• Exposure to latest industry technologies and standards in a fast paced, technologically advanced environment
• Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best!

If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks after your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.