Telecommunications Technician

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

• Lead riggers in telecommunications and civil site activities, supporting the team leader.
• Work on ladders and towers under supervision and in accordance with working-at-height safety procedures.
• Erect tower components, structural steel, mounts, cable trays and conduits using appropriate lifting equipment.
• Install antennas, microwave systems, transmission lines and ancillary communications equipment.
• Install, remove and repair equipment, associated hardware, fibre-optic and coaxial cables, and DC power cables.
• Perform audits, tests, upgrades and maintenance; support emergency repairs and service restoration.
• Interpret work orders and plans, use winches and capstans in accordance with procedures, and comply with project quality and safety requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant telecommunications experience.
• 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.