Wireless Technician

Hey We’re ikeja, with a lowercase “i”, always. We’re a home-grown tech company that builds tools and services which enable affordable internet access to Ekasi (Ekasi is a township slang meaning 'my community’).

ikeja exists to remove the financial barrier to true unlimited internet access for those in the townships of South Africa, while providing the absolute best customer service and experience possible.

Ikeja has a culture of innovation, urgency, frugality and perfection and is lead by founders who are relentless in creating a company that dominates the segment and controls the township connectivity ecosystem. We’re looking for people who are inspired by this mission and can help us achieve it.

ikeja Wireless PTY (LTD) is looking for technicians to join our team, as we embark on the expansion of our network throughout South Africa.

In taking on this role, you will be joining a talented and passionate team who are intrinsically motivated by the fact that we are a fast-growing internet startup which finds itself in the telecommunications space.

At ikeja, we believe in providing more than just a quality wireless internet solution - we’re dedicated to building and empowering the communities which we serve, by equipping them with the_ accessibility_ required for their personal and professional development.

**The role**

We are seeking technicians who are looking to gain experience in the telecommunications space, more specifically through being involved in serving our customers by carrying out the maintenance of our wireless internet services

The Wireless Maintenance Technician role demands that you be proactive, resourceful, hands-on, highly responsible and able to take initiative.

**Responsibilities of the role (not limited to but including)**:

- Reconfiguration of hardware
- Hotspot upgrades
- Fault finding and troubleshooting on hotspot devices to determine correct maintenance procedure

**Requirements**:

- Background in cabling installations (Wireless, CCTV, DSTV etc)
- Ability to use a variety of tools including drills, ratchets, hammers, allen keys, crimping tools

**Bonus points**:

- You have a valid Drivers License
- You live in one of the communities that ikeja serves