Job Description

Applications are invited for the Technical Assistant position to be based in Butterworth in the Eastern Cape.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The duties of the Technical Assistant are focused around supporting the technician with their duties as well as mostly performing the manual labour involved.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Technician in performing his/her duties.
• Be supportive in his/her duties and learn and build experience from it.
• Be subservient to their Technician with all reasonable instructions.
• Maintain order in the vehicle, keep it clean and organized.
• Keep all tools packed away and in good order when not in use.
• Maintain a safe working environment for the team.
• Be courteous and respectful to the customer.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements.
• Any ad Hoc tasks as required by their Manager (reporting, admin or personal assistant tasks).
• Handling and transporting materials on the work site.
• Cleaning vehicles and equipment.
• Dress/prepare poles.
• Dig holes for poles to be planted.
• String aerial cable.
• Digging of trenches.
• Installation of manholes/handholes.
• Communicate with and update Team Leader.
• Assist with stocktaking.

• Housekeeping.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Be proficient in the use of hand tools.
• Should be comfortable at working at heights and confined spaces.
• Be fit for physical activities.
• Have a good understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
• Cabling experience will be advantageous.
• Need to be able to read and write.
• Be technically inclined.
• Experienced in working with underground utilities.
• Experienced in working with fibre optic cabling.
• Good communication skills.
• Need to be healthy and fit.
• Ability to work with general hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.

• Self-driven.

Education Requirements:

• Grade 12.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individual candidates in line with Herotel\'s Employment Equity Plan.
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• Kindly note that should you not receive feedback from us within 4 weeks of applying, you should consider yourself unsuccessful for the role.

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