TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Maintenance Fibre Technical Assistant (Eastern Cape Gqeberha)

Frogfoot Networks

Job Description

Frogfoot is looking for a Maintenance Technical Assistant to join the Maintenance Department.

Purpose of the Role

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys assisting the Fibre Technician with network maintenance and supporting the smooth operation of the fibre network. You will play a hands on role in maintaining clean and safe worksites, ensuring tools and equipment are in good condition, helping the fibre installations and testing, and supporting preventative and reactive maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Fibre Technician with network maintenance, including preventative and reactive maintenance.
  • Maintain a clean and organised work environment at all designated sites (e.g., manholes, surrounding work areas).
  • Ensure tools, equipment, and the maintenance vehicle are clean, safe, and in good working order.
  • Manage and organise cables on slack brackets.
  • Assist with documentation, labelling, and record keeping requirements.
  • Perform OTDR monitoring, relay findings, and save test traces accurately.
  • Comply with all SHEQ policies, procedures, and safety standards.
  • Keep the vehicle file updated and report any defects or damages.
  • Support reinstatements, fibre installations, cable installations, and general field work.
  • Perform any additional work related duties assigned by management.
What You'll Need to Know

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • Grade 12 (Matric) preferred.
  • CFOT certification (advantageous).

About This Role

Career insights for Computer Network Support Specialists positions

Salary Benchmark
R32,826/month
R24,233 to R46,094/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Active Listening Judgment and Decision Making Reading Comprehension Active Learning
Common Technologies
Bash (still current) Windows Server 2022 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Nagios XI Route LiveAction Omnipeek McAfee Total Protection

Job Overview

Date Posted
19 Apr 2026
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa

Computer Network Support Specialists Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R32,826/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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