Fixed Network COM Technician - De Beers Group of Companies

As a Fixed Network COM Technician, you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include: 

• Maintenance and operation of two-way terrestrial radio system.
• The overall infrastructure is inspected, and any deviations are reported and/or rectified.
• Equipment is inspected for functionality and any deviations are rectified or reported to the supervisor.
• Maintain, diagnose faults and repair instruments, equipment and systems, and install equipment and components according to specifications to ensure availability as per set limits.
• Climb radio towers of height up to 100m to perform tasks.
• Perform 24/7 standby duties on a rotational basis.
• Assist Supervisor with compilation and review of WI’s to ensure maintenance of equipment.
• Manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
• Manage a safe and healthy work environment where workers and contractor can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance with statutory requirements is met.
• Provide innovative solutions to improve the safety and performance of equipment.

This role is in the AS&R: Maintenance Planning Department on a Band 7 reporting to the Engineering Technologist.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• National Diploma (Electrical Engineering-Light Current).
• B-Tech Electrical Engineering (Advantageous).
• Valid South African Driver’s Licence.

Experience:

• 3 years of Operational exposure (in communication hardware is essential).
• Telemetry and two-way radio experience is essential.
• Two-way radio fault-finding experience.
• Working at heights.
• MS Office experience.