Network & VOIP Technician Required

[Simpletech]

* Please read this advert in full before responding *

We are a technology firm specialising in audio-visual, security, networking and home automation.

We are a young, dynamic company with a growing team that is looking to add a member to our family.

We have a position open for a Network & VOIP Technician.

Requirements:

• General networking experience
• Experience in specifying and configuring VOIP & PABX systems
• Must be presentable and of good sober habits
• Must be a non-smoker
• Must have an "all-hands-on-deck" mentality. We work hard!

Bonus requirements:

• Experience in using IP Doorphones (intercom)
• Good understanding of basic electronics

How to apply:

• Email your CV to info@simpletech.co.za with a cover letter explaining why this job is for you
• As a test, please begin your application with the words: "My favourite food is... " (Ie. My favourite food is pasta.)

This position is available immediately and we will be interviewing as we receive applications.

Salary is negotiable based on your experience and qualifications - this will be discussed in the interview.

Thanks in advance for considering working for our firm.

 

[Johnatan56]

The part of non-smoker might throw off a lot of network technicians.
I am currently in uni, friends with a lot of network techs, near all of them smoke.

 

[Simpletech]

The part of non-smoker might throw off a lot of network technicians.
I am currently in uni, friends with a lot of network techs, near all of them smoke.

Thanks for the feedback!

Unfortunately it's a company policy and not something we will not (edited) be lenient on.

All our staff are very competent and get by just fine without the need to smoke

I'm sure there is a diamond in the rough out there (not to say smoking network techies are rough) - let's hope we find one!

 

[Johnatan56]

Thanks for the feedback!

Unfortunately it's a company policy and not something we will not (edited) be lenient on.

All our staff are very competent and get by just fine without the need to smoke

I'm sure there is a diamond in the rough out there (not to say smoking network techies are rough) - let's hope we find one!

Why don't you just allow smokers and tell them they are only allowed to smoke outside?
There shouldn't be an issue with that, it's not like they are going to light one up in the server room.
Or are you worried about time being wasted?

 

[gregmcc]

Interesting - discrimination against smokers. I'm not sure how legal that would be.

 

[Simpletech]

Why don't you just allow smokers and tell them they are only allowed to smoke outside?
There shouldn't be an issue with that, it's not like they are going to light one up in the server room.
Or are you worried about time being wasted?

Time wasted and staff health. There will also be moments when they will interact with clients face-to-face, and it's not a pretty smell to expose a client to (no offence).

 

[Simpletech]

Interesting - discrimination against smokers. I'm not sure how legal that would be.

I'm pretty sure there are zero legal implications. It's a company preference. If I don't want to hire someone who lives in the Northern Suburbs because they're far away from my clients, am I being indiscriminate towards people living in the Northern Suburbs?

I understand your point and appreciate the concern though. If anyone has valid legal advice on this matter, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Simpletech]

Interesting - discrimination against smokers. I'm not sure how legal that would be.

No legal consequences in South Africa. But thanks for the concern!

http://www.labourguide.co.za/general/606-smoking-in-the-workplace

 

[HideInLight]

I don't smoke.

 

[Thor]

I'm with simpletech on this one, smelling like smoke will put me off as a client end of story, why should the company risk it.