Senior Cabling Technician

Faircom is a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) that connects you to the Internet through high-speed & uncapped fibre solutions, wireless fibre packages and VoIP connections. We work with leading underlying infrastructure providers (including our own) which boasts a direct connection to the London Internet Exchange.

Are you a dependable professional with a passion for delivering top-quality service? We’re seeking a **Senior Cabling Technician (ISP)** to **install and maintain fibre node rooms** across Cape Town, ensuring **fast, stable internet** for our customers. In this role, you’ll also assist with **wireless equipment installations**, directly contributing to seamless connectivity and exceptional network performance.

**Why Join Us?**
**Quarterly performance bonuses**
**Long service leave**
**Onsite barista - enjoy free coffee daily**
**Discounts on our high-speed ISP packages**
**Fixed flexi-time (07:00 - 18:00) for work-life balance**
**Subsidised parking & vending machine snacks**

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in **telecommunications** while being part of a **dynamic, well-organised team**. If you’re eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you

**Duties will include but are not limited to the following**:

- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of node rooms to ensure optimal performance.
- Node room maintenance, complete the maintenance based on site inspections carried out.
- Maintain detailed documentation of all cabling, routers, switches, cabinets, backup power systems, fire suppression, and air conditioning.
- Identify opportunities for improvements in existing installations and infrastructure.
- Inspect cabinets in MMR/node rooms, including cabling, routers, switches, UPS, etc.
- Label and document network equipment accurately.
- Perform crimping of Cat5/Cat6 cabling.
- Report any faults or issues in the MMR/Node Rooms to the line manager.
- Install new commercial Cat5/Cat6 cabling and ensure high-quality cable installations.
- Install routers, switches, and wireless radios to specification.
- Document all work completed in line with relevant reporting guidelines.

**Qualifications**
- Matric
- Electrical qualification advantageous
- FTTH training and certifications advantageous

**Experience and knowledge**
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Installation of CAT5, CAT6, and fibre.
- Cable crimping to industry standards.
- Maintenance of server and node rooms.
- Fault finding using OTDR, CAT5/6 testers, and fibre laser tools.
- Experience with fibre modules and light sources.
- Installation and alignment of wireless dishes.
- Basic inspection of masts and brackets.
- Understanding of **FNO & ISP SLAs** for residential and commercial networks.
- Knowledge of **telecom procurement** processes and supplier management.

**Skills and attributes**
- Strong knowledge of cabling installation standards.
- Proactive, logical thinker with problem-solving skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and works neatly.
- Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
- Works independently and efficiently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Updates schedules and plans future work.
- Conducts inspections, fault-finding, and proposes solutions with quotes for manager approval.

**Specific requirements**
- Must have a valid drivers licence and a reliable vehicle
- Clear health record
- Clear criminal record
- Clear credit record
- Contactable references

We offer Barista produced coffee available all day to all our staff at Claremont.

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45-minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 07h00 and 18h00.

Due to the nature of the position, you will be required to be on call on a rotational basis.

With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, we are offering a salary from R 17 000 cost to the company. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience, and other market-related factors.

To learn more about Faircape, please see below a link to our Magazine