Principal Technician

Western Cape
R588,221-635,305 per year
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

JOB OPPORTUNITYCORPORATE SERVICES INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (IS&T)PRINCIPAL TECHNICIANBASIC SALARY: R588 221 TO R635 305 PER ANNUM REF NO: CS 130/25Requirements:

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.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.Closing date: 5 September 2025

Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
No late applications will be considered.
If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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