Fiber Optic Deployment Lead — Build High-Speed Network

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided for business

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave and statutory benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Fiber Optic Deployment Manager in Gauteng to lead end‑to‑end fiber network builds. You will plan, coordinate field teams and contractors, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across sites.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom project management, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to drive projects from site acquisition to activation and final delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of telecommunications project management experience for fiber deployments.
• Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and manage field operations.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience reading technical drawings, blueprints, and construction plans.
• Proven track record of managing budgets and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end fiber deployment projects from site acquisition to activation.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate field teams, contractors, and third‑party vendors.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance on sites.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Control project budgets and costs effectively.
• Liaise with authorities and stakeholders for permits and approvals.
• Conduct site surveys to determine feasibility and requirements.
• Prepare status reports for senior management.
• Troubleshoot deployment challenges and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team coordination

Budget management

Communication skills

Reading blueprints/drawings

Willingness to travel

PM certification (PMP)

Education

Technical qualification in telecom/engineering

Project management certification (PMP)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Fiber Optic Deployment Manager in Gauteng to lead end‑to‑end fiber network builds. You will plan, coordinate field teams and contractors, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across sites.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom project management, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to drive projects from site acquisition to activation and final delivery.