We are looking for a Rigger who can join our team and support installation and repair activities on site as and when required.

The successful candidate would be based in and around Cape Town and a team player who can successfuly and effeciently complete various jobs(supervised) at elevated heights.

Main Duties include, Safely climbing ladders and towers;Installing cables,antennas,microwave dishes and other communications equipment;Performing various Audits,tests,upgrades and maintenance when required.

Ultimately ensuring that the instructions to the work and order plans is understood and implemented accordingly.

Responsibilities:

  • Erect telecommunications tower components using cables,ropes,pulleys & other equipment
  • Installation of cables,antennas, microwave dishes and other communications equipment
  • Install pinwheels,structural steel,cable tray,conduits,antenna Mounts,antennas,transmission lines and ancillary equipment on communication towers
  • Remove,install, and repair aerial telecommunication transmission and distribution antenna,equipment, and associated hardware
  • Remove,install, and repair various types and sizes of telecommuniication cables and lines including fiber optic,coaxial and DC power
  • Understand and strictly adhere to safety practices and guidelines
  • Perform various audits and test, upgrades and maintenance when required
  • Perform repairs and emergency repairs and restore services when required
  • Understand instructions to the work order and plans
  • Assist the team leader in his duties as required
  • Apply the rules of Health and Safety at work
  • Utilize winches and capstan to move loads as required
  • Understand and strictly adhere to established company and customer quality requirements without deviation
  • Other duties as assigned by team leader

Requirements:

  • Must successfully complete the companies tower training program at required level
  • Must be able to work outside of normal business hours(i.e.,shift work), to include nights and weekends,if needed
  • Self- starter with desire and ability to learn and retain knowledge
  • Working knowledge of telecommunications construction
  • Knowledge of networking principles, Ethernet standards,power systemes ,and cable testing
  • Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills in English Language for Safety Reasons
  • Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditiond
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in stressful and demanding work enviroment
  • Ability to learn and retain knowledge
  • Ability to exercise flexibility in challenging and/or perplexing situations
  • Must be a Team Player

Qualifications,Experience and Licensing requirements:

  • 1- 4 years Experience
  • Basic Rigger
  • Working at Heights Certificate
  • HIRA Certificate
  • First Aid/Firefighter Certificate
  • A Valid Drivers License
  • Valid Id/Passport/Work Permit or equivalent
  • Valid Medical Certificate
  • Previous Ericsson Experience is an advantage

Closing Date: 30 April 2021

Desired Skills:

  • A Self Starter
  • Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Excellent Organisational Skills
  • Administrative Skills
  • Written And Verbal Communication
  • Health and Safety
  • Telecommunication Construction
  • Multitasking
  • Cable Testing
  • Networking Principles
  • Power Systems
  • Climbing
  • Installation Skills

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