Rigger — Telecommunications Towers

About our client

Our client operates in telecommunications, with a network infrastructure installation, integration and maintenance project in Angola. These roles are part of technical field teams and involve site-specific quality and safety requirements.

AKIU manages this recruitment process on behalf of our client. The client’s identity remains confidential at this stage.

Responsibilities

• Climb ladders and towers and perform work at height safely under supervision.
• Erect tower components using cables, ropes, pulleys and equipment specified in work procedures.
• Install structures, mounts, cable trays, conduits, antennas, microwave systems and ancillary equipment.
• Install, remove and repair lines, equipment and hardware, including fibre-optic, coaxial and DC power cables.
• Support audits, tests, upgrades, maintenance, emergency repairs and service restoration.
• Interpret work orders and plans, use winches and capstans and assist the team leader.
• Comply with occupational health and safety procedures and project quality requirements.

Requirements

• Reference experience profile of 1–4 years in telecommunications activities.
• Successful completion of the manufacturer’s tower training at the level required for the project. Specific requirements will be explained during selection.
• Effective written and spoken English to understand safety instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of networking principles, Ethernet standards, power systems and cable testing; familiarity with telecommunications construction and installation.
• Availability for outdoor field work and, when required, shifts, nights or weekends under the conditions agreed for the role.
• Strong organisation, teamwork, learning and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to demanding situations.

Working conditions and selection

Contract terms, remuneration, working arrangements and schedules, the specific work location and the start date will be clarified during selection. AKIU will assess experience and qualifications against the requirements of each role.