Hybrid Fibre Technician

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Key Performance Objectives

      • Protect weak spots until it can be rectified, not allowing access
      • Rectify/ remedy cutting over cables and/or cutting in new joints
      • Maintain shortest timelines between temporary and permanent repairs
      • Small fibre access and link builds
      • Installation of fibre optic cable by means floating/blowing methods
      • Performing DIT on existing and new fibre routes
      • Routine maintenance and Fibre route repairs work
      • Routine repairs (normal wear and tear issues) shall include the following:
      • Minor trenching and erosion repairs,
      • Trenching for new access link build
      • Sagging (subsidence) along the original trench line and rectification,
      • Fixing / replacement of route markers,
      • Cleaning and repairs to man holes;
      • Compaction of any soil/gravel work to specifications.

Qualifications

  • Matric or equivalent
  • Registration as an FOA Splicer is an advantage
  • A tertiary qualification is advantageous

Job Requirements

  • More than 5 years’ experience in a technician role within Telecommunication experience – fibre route civil maintenance (Trenching, backfilling, repairing and build etc.)
  • Telecommunication experience – civil experience, optic fibre experience (Installation and floating/blowing) and previous underground route building experience will be an added advantage
  • Computer literate
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Knowledge of test equipment (OTDR) and Health and Safety advantage
  • Required to work extended hours and on weekends and public holidays should the need arise due to operational requirements
  • Incumbent will be required to undergo relevant medicals and eye tests to be fit and proper for onsite duties

Behavioral Competencies

  • Must be able to work effectively under pressure
  • Able to work as part of a team to achieve work goals and targets
  • Self-directed, friendly and calm under pressure
  • Self-motivated and a strong sense of achievement to take ownership of the network is of utmost importance

Health & Safety Officer – Gio

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Key Responsibilities

      • Support and implement of OHS policies and programs with all relevant administrative function and record keeping of this.
      • Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.
      • Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
      • Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment) (office based and onsite)
      • Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy and report this to the Senior safety officer whom will conduct the NCR procedure
      • Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and give information forward to SHEQ Manager whom will make sure the worker’s compensation claim gets handle with HR
      • Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to SHEQ Manager
      • In the execution of their duties Safety Officers are expected to plan and conduct interventions in-line with the Client’s health and safety specification and procedure with the relevant LOB’s
      • During interventions, conduct site audits, site inspections as required by each individual project been allocated to
      • Attend site kickoff meetings
      • The Safety Officer will ensure clear lines of communication with the management, staff, health and safety team
      • Update their Schedule and travel logs on weekly basis which will be reviewed by the SHEQ Manager for quality purposes
      • Attend to any additional request received from Management in the interest of health and safety

Qualification

  • Matric
  • NQF Level 5 or equivalent (Safety Officer certificate)
  • Risk assessor qualification / certificate
  • Incident investigation certificate
  • Fall Protection Planner certificate
  • SACPCMP Registered Safety Officer/Candidate Safety Officer
  • Further relevant tertiary qualifications are advantageous

Job Requirements

  • 3- 5 years’ work experience of which 2 years’ experience in the industrial telecommunications industry
  • Defence driving certificate is advantageous
  • Knowledge of Vodacom, Dark Fibre Africa & Helios Health and Safety specifications is an added advantage
  • Broad knowledge of legislation related to OHS Act, Regulation, Policies, Procedures on Health and Safety practical experience on implementing health and safety in the work place including contractor management
  • Experience in audits and auditing processes
  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license