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The successful candidate will report to the National Head of FTTX Projects and will be responsible for, inter alia, the following:

Key Responsibility: Fibre Installation & Construction

Core Tasks:

• Install fibre optic cables within buildings, network rooms, and customer premises
• Route and secure fibre cables using appropriate cable management methods
• Install and work with fibre termination boxes, BUDI/ODF equipment, patch panels, and related infrastructure
• Prepare fibre routes and assist with site surveys to determine installation requirements
• Perform fibre splicing and termination as required
• Ensure fibre installations are neat, secure, and compliant with company standards

Key Responsibility: Testing & Commissioning

Core Tasks:

• Test newly installed fibre using appropriate testing equipment
• Perform OTDR and power meter testing and accurately interpret test results
• Identify and rectify fibre faults, losses, and poor connections
• Complete commissioning and handover requirements for new fibre services
• Maintain accurate fibre records, test results, and installation documentation

Key Responsibility: Fault-Finding & Maintenance

Core Tasks:

• Investigate and resolve fibre-related faults and service interruptions
• Trace fibre routes and identify breaks, damaged cables, poor splices, or faulty connections
• Carry out repairs, re-splicing and replacement of fibre components where required
• Perform preventative maintenance on fibre infrastructure
• Respond to technical escalations and assist with complex fibre-related issues

Key Responsibility: Network & Customer Support

Core Tasks:

• Assist with fibre installations and modifications in on-net buildings
• Support the connection and activation of customer services
• Work with network, wireless, project, and support teams to resolve technical issues
• Liaise with contractors, landlords and other technical teams when required
• Provide technical input into fibre deployment projects and network expansion

Key Responsibility: Site & Project Responsibilities

Core Tasks:

• Conduct site inspections and provide feedback on installation requirements
• Assist with planning fibre routes and identifying required materials
• Complete work according to project timelines and agreed specifications
• Ensure all work areas are left clean, safe, and properly secured
• Capture required site photographs and update installation documentation
• Report any infrastructure, access or installation challenges to the relevant project or technical lead

Key Responsibility: Health, Safety & Compliance

Core Tasks:

• Follow all company health and safety procedures when working on customer and network sites
• Use appropriate PPE and ensure equipment is maintained and used correctly
• Comply with building, landlord and site access requirements
• Ensure fibre work is completed according to company technical standards and procedures

EDUCATION:

• Tertiary education preferred
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Fibre technician
• CFOT

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Attention to detail and
• problem solving skills
• Excellent understanding of fibre infrastructure
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Service excellence

REQUIRED KEY COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES:

• Fibre optic installation, splicing, and termination
• Fibre fault-finding and troubleshooting
• OTDR and power meter testing
• Understanding of fibre network architecture and infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret fibre diagrams and technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail and quality of workmanship
• Good problem-solving and practical technical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team
• Good communication and customer-facing skills
• Willingness to work on different sites and travel when required

Interested people should please submit an updated and condensed CV by clicking Apply Now.