ELIGIBILITY

Suitably qualified candidates

CLOSING DATE

05.09.2025

REFERENCE NUMBER

CS 130/25 Ext

SALARY

R588221.00 - R635305.00 p.a.

DEPARTMENT

Information Systems and

Technology

DIRECTORATE

CORPORATE SERVICES Principal Technician

Requirements

• A relevant three-year professional Tertiary ICT qualification
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ relevant industry experience of

which two (2) years must be at a senior level

• Extensive background in broadband infrastructure build, OSP,

ISP and fibre splicing and testing

• Must be physically fit and prepared work in all weather

conditions

• Computer literacy in MS Office and SAP.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide technical knowledge and expertise in the domain of

broadband infrastructure build, OSP, ISP and Fiber splicing

and testing within the Plan and Build section of the TBS

Branch

• Manage technical projects, maintaining standards, adhering

to specifications and related SOPs

• Provide input in the process of specifying requirements for

projects, tender specifications, adjudicate minor tenders

• Act as the technical team lead when required to drive

solution implementation and/or problem resolution

• Support to management to ensure effective and efficient

operations within the broadband infrastructure build and

Fiber domain

• Provide operational support to ensure that adequate

documentation and reporting is maintained in line with

requirements and SOPs

• Identify and raise risks impacting effectiveness of operations

within the broadband infrastructure build and Fiber domain

• Ensure that Health and Safety rules and regulations are

followed by the build and Fiber team

• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure proper

communication

• Ensure the management of assets and inventory
• Ensure compliance with Telecoms processes and procedures.