Electrician - COC

Pretoria, South Africa

Role Purpose

Corrective Field Maintenance Engineer (FME) is responsible to maintain all mobile network installations to ensure maximum network availability within the allocated FM office (defined geographical area) and/or sub-cluster within an FM office.

Critical Scope Requirements

  • A Passive FME with basic skills of battery, AC/DC, Rectifier and wiring. with following detailed requirements.
  • Able to use multi-meter.
  • Qualified and Competent 3-phases electrician (Trade Tested),
  • Qualified and Competent Installations Electrician with DoL valid registration as COC.
  • Familiar with all power related equipment on site and related configurations, including but not limited to battery, rectifier, AC/DC, Changeover switch etc.; capable to do electrical installation work, including new installation & repair.
  • Matric plus technical tertiary Qualifications (i.e. EE N4-N6, EE S3-S4)
  • Valid South African driving license – Code 14/EC or higher.
  • Experience / substantial exposure to similar role/ function is required.

Site Access Security Protocols Requirements

  • Project Specific Clear and Valid Fingerprint Based Criminal Record results.
  • Project Specific Clear and Valid Polygraph Test results.

Minimum HSE Competency Requirements

  • Valid occupational medical for driving and working at heights.
  • Valid Fall Arrest with Basic Rescue qualification / certification.
  • Valid First Aid training.
  • Valid Fire Fighting.
  • Valid Risk Assessment (Hira)
  • Defensive Driving.
  • 4X4
  • Legal Liability.

Required Experience and Critical Skills

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in role of Telecoms corrective maintenance.
  • Competent and/or Confident with the operation of 4x4 Vehicles and offroad terrain.
  • Competent and/or Confident with the towing of Mobile Generator and Bouser Trailers.
  • Experienced in use of specialized testing equipment (Power meters, RM Power meter etc.)
  • Confidently computer literate and able to communicate proficiently in English in written form.
  • Knowledge and experience with relevant Telecoms Sector mobile smart phone-based software and communication systems.