Network & Fibre Installation Technician
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
ZAR 10000 - 12000
Experience Required:
3-5years
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Forbtech is looking for an experienced Network & Fibre Installation Technician to join our Hikvision security and infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing terminating testing and maintaining network cabling fibre infrastructure CCTV systems and Access Control networks across commercial and industrial sites.
This is a hands-on technical field role suited to someone with good practical skills strong fault-finding ability and excellent knowledge of structured cabling and fibre.
Requirements
1. Network Cabling Installation
Install and route CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A network cabling
Terminate network points (RJ45 Keystone Patch Panels)
Label and document all cabling and network points
Conduct cable testing using Fluke testers or equivalent
Install surface trunking conduit poles and cable trays
2. Fibre Installation & Splicing
Install fibre optic cables (4-core 8-core 12-core etc.)
Perform fibre fusion splicing and re-splicing
Test fibre links using OTDR and light meters
Install fibre patch panels pigtails and enclosures
Ensure proper fibre handling and protection standards
3. CCTV & Access Control Infrastructure
Install CCTV camera network cables and mounting brackets
Install door controller cabling mag locks request-to-exit buttons
Ensure all cabling meets Hikvision standards
Assist senior technicians with camera setup and commissioning
4. Site Work & Safety
Perform site assessments and follow installation plans
Work on ladders scaffolding and elevated platforms
Follow health & safety compliance standards
Maintain tools vehicles and equipment in good condition
5. Technical Support
Troubleshoot cable faults
Repair damaged cables or fibre links
Provide feedback to project managers and senior technicians
Complete job cards and installation reports
Required Skills:
1. Network Cabling Installation Install and route CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A network cabling Terminate network points (RJ45 Keystone Patch Panels) Label and document all cabling and network points Conduct cable testing using Fluke testers or equivalent Install surface trunking conduit poles and cable trays 2. Fibre Installation & Splicing Install fibre optic cables (4-core 8-core 12-core etc.) Perform fibre fusion splicing and re-splicing Test fibre links using OTDR and light meters Install fibre patch panels pigtails and enclosures Ensure proper fibre handling and protection standards 3. CCTV & Access Control Infrastructure Install CCTV camera network cables and mounting brackets Install door controller cabling mag locks request-to-exit buttons Ensure all cabling meets Hikvision standards Assist senior technicians with camera setup and commissioning 4. Site Work & Safety Perform site assessments and follow installation plans Work on ladders scaffolding and elevated platforms Follow health & safety compliance standards Maintain tools vehicles and equipment in good condition 5. Technical Support Troubleshoot cable faults Repair damaged cables or fibre links Provide feedback to project managers and senior technicians Complete job cards and installation reports
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Low Voltage
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Construction Experience
- Electrical Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Service Technician Experience
- Schematics
- Security System Experience
- Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
