A large wireless solutions company based in Johannesburg close to Fourways are currently looking for a Junior Field Technician to start as soon as possible. Candidates must live around the area – from the West Rand/ Randburg to Douglasdale/ Sunninghill areas as they feel that candidates travelling from Benoni; East Rand, etc. will eventually have a problem with the distance travelled every day. 

Salary: R7000 – R8000 (The technician will use the company bakkie.  Should they use their own vehicle, petrol will be refunded at the AA rate as long as they filled in a log book for the trip)
 
Job purpose:
Development and support primarily in-house systems and the main distribution system
 
Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Own vehicle & valid unendorsed driver’s License
• N+ is a minimum requirement
• Wireless LAN experience an advantage
• Barcode Scanners and Printers experience an advantage
• Ability to do physical installations of hardware
• Knowledge of basic networking/ network cabling/ wi-fi networks
• 1 Year IT experience required
• IT Experience within the following industry sectors preferred (but not required): Logistics industry, Mining industry & Manufacturing

 
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Receive technical instruction from Technical Manager/Supervisor as and when necessary and deems fit.
• Carry out duties and tasks to the best of your ability and in a reasonable and efficient timeframe.
• Perform technical tasks; cable laying, repairs, installation of network points and other cable network related duties, wireless support and installations and all warehouse equipment i.e. handheld scanners, access points and printers.
• Perform Site Surveys
• Drive to and from site. A valid driver’s license is imperative.
• Provide technical assistance and support on printers and scanners and wireless infrastructures.
• Receive instructions from Admin Officer regarding delivery/collections as and when required.
• Provide necessary technical services regarding SLA fault call outs and other fault call outs (wireless and warehouse equipment).
• Pack the tool box with the necessary tools required for each installation.  Liaise with Technical Manager/Supervisor and colleagues to ensure exact equipment is packed.
• Look out for on-site sales opportunities.  Complete the Job Card so that Admin Officer/Sales can compile quotations and network upgrades recommendations to the client.
• Plan daily tasks and complete time sheets.
• Be available to provide 1st, 2nd and 3rd line technical support for fault call outs.  This includes after hours technical service requirements.
• Assist to ensure that successful site sign-off documents and fault reports are obtained.
• Monitor stock and advise Admin Officer when stock orders become necessary.
• Test and configure new equipment before sending to customers.
• Test equipment returned from repairs.
• Check emails daily and respond where necessary.
• Provide adequate feedback to Admin Officer and Managers regarding completed jobs and/or problem areas.
• Maintain good communications within the office and amongst colleagues.
• Provide concise and up to date feedback to the customer.
• Be available for afterhours technical support.