Scheduler

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal academy

Group Risk Benefits

Medical Benefits

Health and Lifestyle Programmes

Job summary

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd in Gqeberha is seeking a detail‑driven Scheduler to coordinate installations, callouts, and service excellence for Fibre and Wireless customers. You will plan daily technician activities, optimise routes, update tickets, produce reports, and liaise with clients, technicians, and internal teams to uphold quality, safety, and operational standards.

This role offers exposure to a dynamic workspace, growth via our internal academy, and access to Group Risk Benefits,

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• 2–3 years in scheduling or coordination role.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Schedule client appointments, site surveys, installations, callouts, and CPE removals.
• Drive installation productivity and support service delivery.
• Update tickets and job cards with required information.
• Plan and optimize technician routes for efficiency.
• Monitor technician progress and fleet movements.
• Communicate appointments and updates with clients and installers.

Skills

MS Office

Planning

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Initiative

Resilience

Scheduling

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Job description

Are you organised, detail-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced technical environment? Join our Networks team as a Scheduler in Gqeberha and play a key role in coordinating installations, callouts, and service excellence for our Fibre and Wireless customers.

The key purpose of this role is to coordinate daily technician activities, optimise scheduling efficiency, ensure accurate ticket management, and maintain strong communication between clients, technicians, and internal teams - all while upholding quality, safety, and operational standards.

What you'll do:

• Schedule appointments with clients, including site surveys, installations, callouts, and CPE removals

• Drive installation productivity and support quality service delivery

• Ensure all assigned tickets are accurately updated with required information

• Plan and optimise technician routes for maximum efficiency

• Actively monitor fleet movements and technician progress

• Communicate effectively with clients and Installers regarding appointments and updates

• Coordinate, prioritise, and track daily appointment progress

• Review previous day job cards to ensure completion, accuracy, and client sign-off

• Perform provisioning and capture required information on Enigma

• Ensure all tickets and job cards are properly closed and quotes are verified for invoicing

• Create and manage PPPoE configurations as required

• Produce daily and weekly activity reports

• Monitor and enforce Health and Safety protocol compliance

• Handle technical enquiries from Technicians and escalates where necessary

• Fast-track pending client concerns and queries to a Senior

• Ensure all relevant SOP documentation remains updated and compliant

What you'll need:

• Matric (Grade 12)

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar scheduling or coordination role

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Strong planning and time management skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ambition and determination to succeed

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Good knowledge of the company's services and Departments

• Self-disciplined, motivated, and well organised

• Ability to take initiative and manage own workload

• Customer-focused mindset with service excellence as a priority

• High resilience and ability to perform under pressure

• Relevant specialised certifications will be 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

Important Disclaimer:

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