Hey! We're ikeja, with a lowercase "i", always. We're a home-grown tech company that builds tools and services which enable affordable internet access to Ekasi (Ekasi is a township slang meaning 'my community').
ikeja exists to remove the financial barrier to true unlimited internet access for those in the townships of South Africa, while providing the absolute best customer service and experience possible.
Ikeja has a culture of innovation, urgency, frugality and perfection and is lead by founders who are relentless in creating a company that dominates the segment and controls the township connectivity ecosystem. We're looking for people who are inspired by this mission and can help us achieve it.
ikeja Wireless PTY (LTD) is looking for technicians to join our team, as we embark on the expansion of our network throughout South Africa.
In taking on this role, you will be joining a talented and passionate team who are intrinsically motivated by the fact that we are a fast-growing internet startup which finds itself in the telecommunications space.
At ikeja, we believe in providing more than just a quality wireless internet solution – we're dedicated to building and empowering the communities which we serve, by equipping them with the accessibility required for their personal and professional development.
The role
We are seeking a Junior High Site (Mast) Technician, or an experienced field technician who is looking to broaden their scope to include mast work, to execute a range of duties related to the assembling, testing and maintenance of our mast network.
The Mast Technician role demands that you be proactive, resourceful, hands-on, highly responsible and able to take initiative
Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Assist in the building and rigging of masts
Crimping of RJ45s
Cabling on masts and testing of cables
Network cabinet building
Maintenance of network cabinets
Maintenance of mainmast structures
Assembling of links
Assembling of sectors
Hanging and aligning of point to point links
Hanging and aligning of sectors
Proactive monitoring of sectors
Maintenance of links and sectors
Utilizing software packages that might pertain to the role
Fully live out the ikeja values and drive the ikeja culture across the business
Requirements
Education: High School Matric (Required)
Knowledge of the use of basic tools, such as: spanners, sockets, drills and other operational electrical tools
Computer literate and tech savvy
Experience in the WISP, networking or telecommunications space
A proven experience in working on sites / in the field
A proven experience in multi-tasking and prioritizing different tasks
Drivers license
History of working at heights
Prepared to be on standby / work overtime when needed
You are a good fit for the role, if:
You are passionate about serving multiple communities in South Africa
You have excellent attention to detail and hold yourself to a high standard when it comes to neatness
You are honest and ethical
You are a competent communicator
You have strong problem-solving skills
You are comfortable with taking on a high level of accountability
You are proactive and take initiative
You have a strong appetite for learning
You are willing to go the extra mile
You are a team player
Bonus Points
Working-at-height certification
Certificate of competence relating to mast or field work
Exposure to / Mikrotik / Cambium and Unlicensed carrier grade products in a previous role
Benefits
Why you should join us
The opportunity to grow both in your personal and professional capacity - you'll get to work with extremely smart and capable people, who come from all walks of life and career backgrounds.
Comfort in joining a fast growing internet startup with a long monetary runway that finds itself in the telecommunications space. A sector which has been somewhat sheltered from the effects of the current global pandemic.
Free ikeja internet at your home! (If you are in a coverage area)
A bucketful of challenging problems to solve, so hopefully that's your thing!
Working for impact - as we solve lower LSM internet connectivity in South Africa.
Why you should not join us
You only want to be working on the high-level strategic projects in your role and don't want to embrace its full spectrum or be 'in the trenches'.
You're looking for a very structured environment where nothing ever changes, and you're not open to learning new things.
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