Faircape
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Job Description
Faircom is a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) that connects you to the Internet through high-speed & uncapped fibre solutions, wireless fibre packages and VoIP connections. We work with leading underlying infrastructure providers (including our own) which boasts a direct connection to the London Internet Exchange.
Are you a dependable professional with a passion for delivering top-quality service? We’re seeking a Senior Cabling Technician (ISP) to install and maintain fibre node rooms across Cape Town, ensuring fast, stable internet for our customers. In this role, you’ll also assist with wireless equipment installations, directly contributing to seamless connectivity and exceptional network performance.
Why Join Us?
✅ Quarterly performance bonuses
✅ Long service leave
✅ Onsite barista – enjoy free coffee daily!
✅ Discounts on our high-speed ISP packages
✅ Fixed flexi-time (07:00 – 18:00) for work-life balance
✅ Subsidised parking & vending machine snacks
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in telecommunications while being part of a dynamic, well-organised team. If you’re eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of node rooms to ensure optimal performance.
- Node room maintenance, complete the maintenance based on site inspections carried out.
- Maintain detailed documentation of all cabling, routers, switches, cabinets, backup power systems, fire suppression, and air conditioning.
- Identify opportunities for improvements in existing installations and infrastructure.
- Inspect cabinets in MMR/node rooms, including cabling, routers, switches, UPS, etc.
- Label and document network equipment accurately.
- Perform crimping of Cat5/Cat6 cabling.
- Report any faults or issues in the MMR/Node Rooms to the line manager.
- Install new commercial Cat5/Cat6 cabling and ensure high-quality cable installations.
- Install routers, switches, and wireless radios to specification.
- Document all work completed in line with relevant reporting guidelines.
Qualifications
- Matric
- Electrical qualification advantageous
- FTTH training and certifications advantageous
Experience and knowledge
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Installation of CAT5, CAT6, and fibre.
- Cable crimping to industry standards.
- Maintenance of server and node rooms.
- Fault finding using OTDR, CAT5/6 testers, and fibre laser tools.
- Experience with fibre modules and light sources.
- Installation and alignment of wireless dishes.
- Basic inspection of masts and brackets.
- Understanding of FNO & ISP SLAs for residential and commercial networks.
- Knowledge of telecom procurement processes and supplier management.
Skills and attributes
- Strong knowledge of cabling installation standards.
- Proactive, logical thinker with problem-solving skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and works neatly.
- Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
- Works independently and efficiently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Updates schedules and plans future work.
- Conducts inspections, fault-finding, and proposes solutions with quotes for manager approval.
Specific requirements
- Must have a valid drivers licence and a reliable vehicle
- Clear health record
- Clear criminal record
- Clear credit record
- Contactable references
We offer Barista produced coffee available all day to all our staff at Claremont.
Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45-minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 07h00 and 18h00.
Due to the nature of the position, you will be required to be on call on a rotational basis.
With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, we are offering a salary from R 17 000 cost to the company. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience, and other market-related factors.
To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website – https://faircape.co.za/
To learn more about Faircape, please see below a link to our Magazine –
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If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please deem your application unsuccessful.
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