Technical Assistant

Applications are invited for the **Technical Assistant **position to be based in Ceres, Western Cape.

**PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**:The Technical Assistant's main duty will be assisting with installations, troubleshooting, and maintaining all fibre optic and wireless systems.

**Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to**:
**Site Survey**
- Assist with signal scan and throughput tests to High site
- Assist with taking photos of the location for the CPE bracket, cable run, plug, PoE and router locations.

**Callout Repairs**:

- Tidy and clean up after job completion.
- Assist with site inspection for possible future problems, i.e. trees in the way.
- Take photos. Installation:
**Installations**:

- Mount brackets, and cable hooks as required and indicated by Senior Technician.
- Install cable runs as indicated by Senior Technician.
- Tidy and clean up after job completion.

**CPE Recovery**:

- Remove relevant equipment and clean up.

**Vehicle**:

- Ensure all tools and equipment are neatly organized inside the vehicle.
- Ensure daily stock is loaded.
- Ensure backup stock levels are maintained in the vehicle.
- Ensure that the vehicle is stocked with all necessary consumables needed.
- Good working knowledge of hand and power tools used in this position.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Self-disciplined, motivated and organized.
- Must be a team player.
- Must be presentable, reliable and punctual.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Must be medically fit and follow all Health and Safety procedures.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, confined spaces, and isolation.
- Must be able and willing to work at heights and under pressure.
- Must be able to work independently and also in a team.
- Willingness to work overtime.
- Previous experience in a similar work environment is advantageous.
- Have a good understanding of the equipment used for installations
- Able to follow and prioritize tasks according to instructions given by the Install team.
- Must show pride in work ethic and company property.
- Efficient time management.
- Be proficient in the use of hand tools.
- Should be comfortable at working at heights and confined spaces.
- Be fit for physical activities.
- Have a good understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
- Cabling experience will be advantageous.
- Need to be able to read and write.
- Be technically inclined.
- Experienced in working with underground utilities.
- Experienced in working with fibre optic cabling.
- Good communication skills.
- Need to be healthy and fit.
- Ability to work with general hand tools and equipment.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
- Self-driven.

**Education Requirements**:

- Grade 12.

**_PLEASE NOTE:_**
- Kindly note that should you not receive feedback from us within 4 weeks of applying, you should consider yourself unsuccessful for the role.