RSS Maintenance Specialist (2923) at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A senior Certificate (Grade 12 Matric)
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience.

Certification:

• CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+ or IT technical qualification at NQF 4 or Engineering
• ITIL v3 or ITIL 4 Foundation
• Working at Heights certificate
• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

This role will require occasional after-hours or weekend work during security incidents.

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Cisco Systems CCNA Certification
• Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
• Electrical Trade Test
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server / Azure Administrator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Maintenance Execution (24/7 Environment)

• Liaise with the RSS Maintenance Supervisor to confirm daily work orders and technical requirements.
• Collect and verify allocated tools, components, and materials from Warehouse Stores against job cards.
• Conduct rotational visits to tolling points and roadside infrastructure sites.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance as per approved checklists and ensure sign-off upon completion.
• Execute corrective maintenance to resolve identified faults and reported incidents.
• Clean and inspect equipment (e.g., camera lenses, sensors, lighting equipment) in accordance with maintenance standards.

Technical Inspection and Troubleshooting

• Inspect and test roadside systems including:
• Sensors
• Cameras and camera lighting equipment
• E-tag readers
• Controllers (Server units)
• HP Switches
• Fibre communication equipment
• SCADA spot checks
• Diagnose and troubleshoot fibre, network, and power-related faults.
• Install, replace, and configure software on cameras, switches, and controllers.
• Record findings, document corrective actions taken, and escalate unresolved issues to higher-level technical support.
• Conduct structural inspections of gantries, poles, and cabinets for damage caused by environmental factors or traffic incidents.

Installation and Infrastructure Support

• Perform safe replacement and installation of gantry-mounted cameras in live roadway environments.
• Conduct site risk assessments prior to commencement of work.
• Follow permit-to-work procedures when working at heights.
• Ensure all installations comply with quality standards and contractual KPIs.

Reporting and Coordination

• Compile daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports, including:
• Preventative maintenance checklists
• Shift change handover documentation
• Failure type and incident trend analysis per site
• Spare parts inventory monitoring report
• Maintain accurate work records and system logs.
• Communicate effectively with team members during handover processes.
• Ensure all work complies with contractual timeframes and service standards.

Closing date for applications:   2 April 2026