About this opportunity
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Telecommunication Network Operations Learnership.
This is an exciting opportunity for young people to gain hands-on, practical experience in a professional environment while completing the 12-Month Telecommunication Network Operations Learnership Programme (SAQA ID 59057, NQF Level 4).
PS: Please with the application add the certificate, CV, ID copy certified.
DURATION:
12 months
START DATE: 1 st June 2026
END DATE: 31 st May 2027
LOCATION:
East London: Training location will be in the East London area; there will be on site requirements away from East London
After ~4-6 months travel will be required to sites within Eastern Cape borders
Reside in East London, Eastern Cape
BENEFIT OF JOINING:
Receive a monthly stipend
Gain valuable hands-on experience in the telecommunication industry
Enhance your technical and operational skills
What you will do:
- Climb ladders and towers and safely and efficiently complete various job duties at elevated heights with supervision
- Erect telecommunication tower components using cables, ropes, pulleys & other equipment
- Installation of cables, antennas, microwave dishes and other communications equipment
- Install pinwheels, structural steel, cable tray, conduits, antenna mounts, antennas, transmission lines and ancillary equipment on communication towers
- Remove, install, and repair aerial telecommunication transmission and distribution antenna, equipment, and associated hardware
- Remove, install, and repair various types and sizes of telecommunication cables and lines including fiber optic, coaxial and DC power
- Understand and strictly adhere to safety practices and guidelines
- Perform various audits and tests, upgrades and maintenance when required
- Perform repairs and emergency repairs and restore services when required
- Understand instructions to the work order and plans
- Assist the team leader in his duties as required
- Apply the rules of Health and Safety at work
- Utilize winches and capstan to move loads as required
- Understand and strictly adhere to safety practices and guidelines
- Understand and strictly adhere to established Ericsson and customer quality requirements without deviation
- Other duties as assigned by team leader
- Must successfully complete Ericsson's tower training program at required level
- Must be able to work outside of normal business hours (i.e., shift work), to include nights and weekends, if needed
The skills you bring:
- Matric (National senior certificate) Preferably technical
- TVET students with IT or ICT cortication (low voltage, telco or digital electronics course OR students from university of technology with ICT or Networking qualification
- Effective written and oral communication skills in English language for safety reasons
- Self-starter with desire and ability to learn and retain knowledge
- Must be a team player and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to exercise flexibility in challenging and/or perplexing situations
- Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in stressful and demanding work environment
- Knowledge of networking principles, Ethernet standards, power systems, and cable testing
- Working knowledge of telecommunication construction.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Ericsson South Africa recruits in line with its Employment Equity plan and will therefore give preference to suitably qualified candidates who are members of designated groups. Would you like to take a tour to "Life at Ericsson MEA", visit short video Click Here
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: South Africa (ZA) || Woodmead
Req ID: 784797
Skills Required
- Matric (National senior certificate) Preferably technical
- TVET students with IT or ICT certification
- Effective written and oral communication skills in English
- Knowledge of networking principles and cable testing
- Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a demanding environment
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Retirement Support — The U.S. 401(k) includes an automatic 3% company contribution plus matching (100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%) with immediate vesting. An employee stock purchase plan and legacy pensions in some groups strengthen long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, and a dedicated volunteer day are offered. Time‑off allotments can increase with tenure and are complemented by hybrid work where roles allow.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health support are part of a comprehensive health and wellbeing offering. Wellness initiatives such as onsite gyms, fitness classes, and EAP access are available in certain locations.
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