Fiber Network Architect (Hybrid) - GIS-Driven Growth

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid & retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Fiber Network Planner in Vereeniging, Gauteng to design and optimize fiber routes. You will map routes with GIS, assess feasibility, and prepare detailed network diagrams for backbone, distribution, and access networks.

The role requires 5+ years in fiber planning, strong GIS/CAD skills, and collaboration with engineering, construction, and operations teams to deliver scalable, cost-efficient designs in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Telecommunications), Geography, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in fiber optic network planning and design.
• Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and CAD tools.
• Experience with network planning tools such as OSP-Com or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan fiber optic network layouts including backbone, distribution, and access networks.
• Use GIS software to map routes, identify obstacles, and optimize paths.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for proposed expansions.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure feasible designs.
• Develop detailed network designs with conduit routes, fiber counts, splice points, and equipment locations.
• Analyze existing infrastructure and identify upgrade opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations; prepare design reports and network diagrams.
• Support site acquisition and permitting with necessary design information.
• Stay updated with advances in fiber optics and planning methodologies.

Skills

GIS planning

CAD tools

Fiber optics

Project management

Team collaboration

Budgeting & cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Geography

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

OSP-Com

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Fiber Network Planner in Vereeniging, Gauteng to design and optimize fiber routes. You will map routes with GIS, assess feasibility, and prepare detailed network diagrams for backbone, distribution, and access networks.

The role requires 5+ years in fiber planning, strong GIS/CAD skills, and collaboration with engineering, construction, and operations teams to deliver scalable, cost-efficient designs in a hybrid work setting.