Assistant Installation Technician
Job Description
Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 30/03/2026
Octotel is an established and rapidly expanding Open Access Service Provider, specialising in Open Access & GPON connectivity. We are Cape Town's largest Open Access Network focused on both Fibre To The Home (FTTH) and Business (FTTB). Our fibre network has passed over 350,000 homes and businesses in Cape Town. We offer a choice of services from over 60 of the country's leading Internet Service Providers.
Job Duties:- Assist in the installation of network infrastructure and equipment as per site plan.
- Monitor and maintain boot stock for installation team vehicles.
- Responsible for the electrical and hard tool inventory to be used for site installations.
- Adhere to standard health and safety regulations.
- And any other reasonable task.
- Matric Certificate or equivalent.
- Tertiary level IT or Telecommunications qualification is preferred.
- A minimum of one year with hands on fibre experience.
- Experience of at least one year working with generic power tools.
- This role involves hands on, active work and requires a good level of physical fitness to carry out tasks effectively.
- Medical Aid
- Reduced Gap Cover Rates
- Medical Insurance
- Discounted Internet Connectivity
- Exposure to latest industry technologies and standards
Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best!
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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