Tester: Infrastructure Quality

Date: 6 Nov 2025

Location: Durban, KwaZulu Natal, ZA

Company: Company

Structural Information

Job number:                     10010882

Job title:                             Tester: Infrastructure Quality

Job grade:                          OP1

Group/ BU:                       Openserve

Division:                             Openserve

Span of control:               0

Reports to:                        Ops Management

REM Functional Area:    Technical

Core Description

To accurately validate and in realtime capture records on the company database and/ or test/ provide minor new additions and re-arrangements of the Copper and Optic fibre Network as well as Special Circuits for adherence to Company and customer specifications and new technology demands.

Job Responsibilities

OUTPUT 1
Validated and Purified Data
SUB-OUTPUTS
Obtain / analyze information / reports
Process information / reports
Provide feedback
Maintain data

RANGE
Types:
Network Data
Equipment Data
OUTPUT 2
Maintained Resources
SUB-OUTPUTS
Inspect resources
Replace and/ or service resources
Update records
RANGE
Vehicles
All Infrastructure Quality Division Equipment
OUTPUT 3
Processed Documentation
SUB-OUTPUTS
Obtain documentation
Complete and/ or certify documentation
Verify records

Submit records
RANGE
All related documentation
OUTPUT 4
Compiled Report
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive request/ identify need and analyze
Collect information
Process information
Generate report
Validate report
Distribute to relevant role players
RANGE
Production
Exception reports
Monthly Reports
Periodic reports
Conformance Reports
Deviation reports
Specific reports

OUTPUT 5
Validated/ Tested/ Provided Network
SUB-OUTPUTS
Obtain request
Process request
Conduct validation/ test
Provide minor new network infrastructure
Capture information
Provide feedback to stakeholders
RANGE
Telkom network
OUTPUT 6
Tested Cable
SUB-OUTPUTS
Receive instruction
Perform task
Provide feedback
RANGE
All cables

OUTPUT 7
Administered Documentation System
SUB-OUTPUTS
Identify forms to be completed
Perform task
Provide feedback
RANGE
Network documentation
Cable documentation

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Test Equipment; Network Infrastructure; Networks; Network Layout
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Planning; Interpretation; Technical; Analytical; Organising; Creative
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Discreet; Responsible; Calm; Trustworthy

Certifications

  • None

Education

  • NQF 4: Grade 12
  • OR NQF 3: Grade 10 (Int) and relevant modular training

Experience

  • 3 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

  • Ex-/ Current Telkom Full Time Bursars, learnerships and internships candidates will be exempted from the 3 years experience requirements but must have a minimum of 12 months relevant experience.

Special Requirements

  • Valid Drivers license
  • Ability to work away from home for short periods of time (rural sections)

Physical Requirements

  • Work at Heights
  • Work in Confined Spaces
  • Colour Vision

Key Stakeholders