Technician - Telecommunications Fibre Networks at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• National Diploma (Network Communications)
• Code B or EB driver’s licence
• Up to 2 years’ relevant post qualification network communication experience
• Working knowledge of multiplexer systems and ADSS/OPGW and heavy duty fibre optic cable
• Ability to operate sophisticated test and splicing equipment
• High degree of accuracy w.r.t. operation of optic fibre splicing equipment
• A working knowledge of the safety regulations as well as light engineering

Key Performance Areas

• Interprets and coordinates specific pre-work/site requirements with regards to installation, repairs and, planned and predictive maintenance sequences and guides the activities of personnel
• Completes internal transactional documentation (e.g. time sheets, log sheet, progress and productivity field report, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist),
• Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of specialized vehicles and equipment (compressor, trucks, etc.) during communication equipment and hardware installation, repair and maintenance activities
• Coordinates activities associated with the construction and installations of communication and fibre optic networks
• Coordinates activities and sequences associated with routine maintenance of a multiplexer, multiplexer interface circuits, fibre optic cable system and cable networks
• Coordinates activities/sequences associated with trouble shooting/fault finding and repairing on multiplexers, interface circuits, fibre optic network cables and copper networks both underground and overhead
• Coordinates activities/sequences associated with safety and procedures in and around high/medium voltage sites and infrastructure
• Administrative tasks performed for staff for proper running of section