Senior Network & Fibre Installation Technician

Ictengage; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is looking for an experienced Network Fibre Installation Technician to join their team. The role involves installing, testing, and maintaining network cabling, fibre infrastructure, and CCTV systems. Candidates should have hands-on experience with fibre splicing, cable installation, and strong troubleshooting skills. This position requires adherence to health and safety standards and excellent practical skills. Located in Gauteng, South Africa, this is an essential role ensuring high-quality installations and technical support.

Qualifications

• Experience in installing and terminating network cabling.
• Knowledge of fibre installation and fusion splicing.
• Ability to conduct cable testing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain network cabling and fibre infrastructure.
• Test and troubleshoot cable faults.
• Provide technical support and complete installation reports.

Skills

Network Cabling Installation

Fibre Installation Splicing

CCTV Installation

Fault-finding Ability

Health and Safety Compliance

Tools

Fluke testers

Job description

We are Looking for an experienced Network Fibre Installation Technician to join our client's Hikvision security and infrastructure team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, terminating, testing, and maintaining network cabling, fibre infrastructure, CCTV systems, and Access Control networks across commercial and industrial sites.

(Experience is required )

This is a hands‑on, technical field role suited to someone with good practical skills, strong fault‑finding ability, and excellent knowledge of structured cabling and fibre.

Requirements 1.

• Network Cabling Installation – Install and route CAT5e / CAT6 / CAT6A network cabling
• Terminate network points (RJ45, Keystone, Patch Panels)
• Label and document all cabling and network points
• Conduct cable testing using Fluke testers or equivalent
• Install surface trunking, conduit, poles, and cable trays
• Fibre Installation Splicing – Install fibre optic cables (4-core, 8-core, 12-core, etc.)
• Perform fibre fusion splicing and re‑splicing
• Test fibre links using OTDR and light meters
• Install fibre patch panels, pigtails, and enclosures
• Ensure proper fibre handling and protection standards
• CCTV Access Control Infrastructure – Install CCTV camera network cables and mounting brackets
• Install door controller cabling, mag locks, request‑to‑exit buttons
• Ensure all cabling meets Hikvision standards
• Assist senior technicians with camera setup and commissioning
• Site Work Safety – Perform site assessments and follow installation plans
• Work on ladders, scaffolding, and elevated platforms
• Follow health safety compliance standards
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment in good condition
• Technical Support – Troubleshoot cable faults
• Repair damaged cables or fibre links
• Provide feedback to project managers and senior technicians
• Complete job cards and installation reports