Telecommunications Line Installer

ELECTRO 360; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A local telecommunications company located in Sandton, South Africa is seeking a technician to inspect and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least a high school diploma and experience in telecommunications work, specifically with cable signals. This full-time, permanent role involves physically demanding tasks and does not offer remote work options. Candidates should be able to work safely at heights and handle heavy loads, and good interpersonal skills are necessary for client interaction.

Qualifications

• Must be able to inspect and test cable signals and equipment.
• Experience in installation and maintenance of aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Ability to climb and work at heights safely.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble.
• Repair or replace faulty cables and amplifiers.

Skills

Cable signal testing

Installation and maintenance of telephone equipment

Troubleshooting

Climbing and working aloft

Repairing faulty cables

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

ELECTRO 360

Job details

• Salary 36.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3481747

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
• Test trunking systems
• Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Determine work assignments
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-02-01