Senior Towers & Fibre Infrastructure Lead

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Risk Benefits

Medical Benefits

Health and Lifestyle Programmes

Job summary

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd in Worcester is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Technician to lead the build and upkeep of wireless and fibre infrastructure. You will mentor junior technicians on site and ensure high-site reliability while coordinating with the Networks team.

The role requires hands-on leadership, adherence to safety standards and the ability to respond quickly to outages. Expect extensive travel and active involvement in future network projects.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification; Mathematics and Science advantageous.
• 2–4 years’ relevant industry experience.
• Valid driver’s license; off-road driving experience advantageous.
• Valid medical certificate meeting role requirements.
• Working at Heights and Tower Rescue Training completed.
• Proven ability to lead a team through hands‑on demonstration.
• Experience with planning and monitoring tools or software.
• Proficient in safe climbing practices and use of harnesses and climbing gear.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction, installation and maintenance of towers, fibre networks and supporting infrastructure including data centres.
• Respond to outages and restore connectivity.
• Climb tall structures (50+ metres) carrying loads up to 20kg.
• Mentor junior tower and infrastructure technicians.
• Plan and support future infrastructure construction requirements.
• Travel extensively, sometimes on short notice.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Planning & monitoring

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team mentoring

Independent work

Strong work ethic

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Planning tools

Tower climbing safety

Job description

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd in Worcester is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Technician to lead the build and upkeep of wireless and fibre infrastructure. You will mentor junior technicians on site and ensure high-site reliability while coordinating with the Networks team.

The role requires hands-on leadership, adherence to safety standards and the ability to respond quickly to outages. Expect extensive travel and active involvement in future network projects.