Fiber Optic Deployment Lead - Hybrid, Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical and dental

Performance bonus

Generous leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fiber Optic Deployment Manager to oversee planning, deployment, and activation of fiber networks in Cape Town. You will lead field technicians, coordinate budgets, and ensure safety and quality across projects in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, 5+ years in fiber deployments, and knowledge of GPON/FTTx. PMP certification is a plus; strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Certifications such as PMP are a plus.
• 5+ years managing fiber optic deployments or similar telecom infra projects.
• Knowledge of GPON/FTTx and deployment methods.
• Proficient in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting tools.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Solid budgeting and financial reporting for large projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules and budgets for fiber deployments.
• Supervise field teams for trenching, ducting, pulling, splicing and testing.
• Ensure safety, permits and environmental standards are met.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for materials and services.
• Conduct site inspections and risk reviews; implement mitigation actions.
• Oversee testing and commissioning to guarantee performance and quality.
• Provide detailed status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Refine deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce timelines.
• Manage inventory and liaise with authorities to enable smooth execution.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Negotiation

HSE knowledge

GPON/FTTx knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

PMP or equivalent certification

Herramientas

Project management software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fiber Optic Deployment Manager to oversee planning, deployment, and activation of fiber networks in Cape Town. You will lead field technicians, coordinate budgets, and ensure safety and quality across projects in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, 5+ years in fiber deployments, and knowledge of GPON/FTTx. PMP certification is a plus; strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.