Technician at SENTECH

About the position

Cape town Operations seeks the services of a qualified technicians to do installation and maintenance of transmitter technologies infrastructure on Sentech sites and clients premises.

The prospective applicant should have the following:

• An appropriate S4/T4 diploma - Tech/Degree with a theoretical knowledge of electronics and radio frequency technologies.
• Registration with ECSA will be beneficial.
• A telephone and be contactable
• Appropriate operational experience in installation and maintenance of technologies or

willingness to be trained to install and maintain technologies not limited to the following:

• FM, TV transmitters and relevant test equipment
• DTT Transmitters and relevant equipment
• Audio distribution systems including STL equipment
• Satellite receiver equipment
• Antennas, R/F systems and circuits
• Video and audio distribution systems
• Digital compression/ encryption systems
• VSAT installations and commissioning
• Telemetry, computer and data radio systems
• High power transmitter maintenance experience
• Knowledge of audio and radio frequency signal measurements
• A code 08 (EB) drivers licence
• Be prepared to perform Standby duties on a rotation basis and be available for call outs in the events of emergencies.
• Be prepared to drive long distances and work long hours when required
• Be prepared to work away from home on regular basis
• Ability and willingness to climb masts of up to 300m
• Be self-motivated and take responsibility for his/her career development in Sentech.
• Be prepared to do FM, TV and RF competency tests as part of career progression.

The job responsibilities include the following:

• Maintain equipment and infrastructure on Sentech sites and client's premises
• Install equipment and infrastructure on Sentech sites and client's premises
• Maintain operational information and finance systems
• Produce technical reports when required
• Play an active role in the improvement of facilities, standards and development of systems
• Function as part of a technical team
• Take responsibility for the training, mentoring and coaching of other team members
• Perform standby duties as required by the OC.

Technical competencies required:

• FM Radio Competency
  Knowledge and understanding of modulation techniques; RF spectrum and its applications; RF propagation; Radio regulations; RF test equipment and measurements and RF filters as pertains to radio transmissions.
• RF Competency
  Knowledge and understanding of modulation techniques; RF spectrum and its applications; RF propagation; Radio regulations; RF test equipment and measurements (including radio and TV); RF filters and Combiners and antennas. Ability to interpret coverage maps.
• TV / DTT Competency
  Knowledge and understanding of modulation techniques; RF spectrum and its applications; RF propagation; Radio regulations; RF test equipment and measurements and RF filters as pertains to analogue and digital television transmission.
• Maintenance competence
  Knowledge and skill to perform preventative, opportunistic and corrective maintenance on transmission, support equipment and infrastructure. Innovate and improvise ways of maintaining and restoring services.

Installation and commissioning competence
Knowledge and skill to perform installation of equipment.

• Electrical competency
  Knowledge and understanding of electrical infrastructure; battery systems; standby systems; earthling systems; sub stations and high and low voltage reticulation.
• Mechanical competency
  Knowledge and understanding of the operation and control of standby generators; heating and ventilation systems; air conditioning systems and fire systems.
• Network Management Systems competency
  Knowledge and understanding of network elements / manage objects; MicroSoft and Unix, programming; architecture and networking (LAN, WAN, routers, switchers); different communication protocols; web technologies, databases and network security.
• Network monitoring and configuration
  Knowledge and understanding of telecommunications and broadcasting technologies to effectively operate the network; analysis of network; stakeholder communication; troubleshooting of multi-media applications; ability to manage faults, configuration, performance, accounting and security (FCAPS model).
• VSAT competency
  Knowledge and skill to maintain and support VSAT networks and transmission technologies.
• Satellite competency
  Knowledge and skill to maintain and support satellite network and transmission technologies.
• STL Competency
  Knowledge and understanding of the STL Digital Link , digital encoder and digital decoder.

Core Competencies:

• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving & decision making
• Innovating, creative and strategic thinking
• Continuous improvement
• Communication skills (verbal & reasoning)
• Customer /Client services & support
• Planning & Organising
• Teamwork
• Develop others
• People Leadership & Management
• Business acumen
• Public sector ethos

If you are interested and meet the required criteria as described above, please send your CV on/or before 30 August 2023

Appointment will be done in accordance with Employment Equity Plan of the organisation. People with disabilities will be given preferences and they are encouraged to apply.
Medical examinations will be undertaken before successful appointment depending on the nature of the position.

Sentech reserves the right not to appoint.

Desired Skills:

• Lifting Equipment
• Repairing
• Network Management Systems competency
• VSAT competency

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Electrical & Electronic Equipment Installation / Repair

Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:

• Diploma
• Engineering Council of South Africa