DEPARTMENT: SHARED SERVICES

Division: ICT Governance, Applications and Infrastructure Management

Section: N/A

Location: Pretoria

SSDD068-2026

NETWORK TECHNICIAN (RADIO AND WIRELESS) (TWO-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T9

Scale

R346 536,00 – R481 284,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R481 284,00 – R644 519,00per annum

Job purpose

To install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot and repair radio communication and wireless network systems

Appointment 

requirements

Grade 12

The following relevant technical certifications or knowledge will be an added advantage: Knowledge of RF principles, antenna systems, microwave communication and wireless networking; experience with VHF, UHF, HF, digital mobile radio (DMR), TETRA, P25, LTE or similar radio technologies; occupational health and safety certification; working at heights certification; Network+

At least one to two years’ experience in radio communications, wireless systems or telecommunications in the ICT industry

A valid Code B driving licence and willingness to travel to remote sites if required

Ability to work at heights and in outdoor environments when maintaining antennas and communication towers

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Strong analytical, troubleshooting and fault-finding skills; excellent communication, documentation and customer service skills; technical documentation and reporting skills; regulatory compliance and safety skills; customer service and technical support skills; teamwork and communication skills; emergency response and problem-solving skills

Primary functions

Install, configure, maintain and repair radio and wireless communication infrastructure to ensure reliable, efficient and uninterrupted communication services

Monitor the performance of radio and wireless communication systems and provide technical support to ensure optimal system availability and reliability

Configure, test and optimise radio frequency communication systems to improve coverage, performance and operational efficiency

Ensure compliance with the applicable regulatory, licensing, organisational and safety standards that govern radio and wireless communication systems

Maintain accurate technical documentation, maintenance records and asset information to support effective administration and life cycle management of communication infrastructure

Support emergency communication services and business continuity initiatives to ensure the resilience and availability of critical communication systems

SAP

S70103532

New/natural attrition

New

Enquiries

A Mosalla (012 358 4250) or F Seeta (012 358 2459)