Fiber Optic Installer — Tools, Vehicle & Training

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tools provided

Training and certifications

Safety-first team

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Installation Technician to join our client’s team. You will install, splice, test, and maintain fiber networks for residential and business customers across the Western Cape, handling indoor and outdoor work in diverse conditions.

The role requires a hands-on mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work at heights. Tools are provided, and ongoing training and certifications are supported to ensure safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade certification desirable.
• Minimum 2 years’ hands-on fiber optic installation experience.
• Proficiency with fusion splicer, OTDR and power meter.
• Understanding of fiber optic networks and standards.
• Able to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install fiber optic cables, conduits, and hardware in homes and businesses.
• Perform splicing using fusion splicers and test with OTDR and power meters.
• Diagnose and repair faults to minimize downtime.
• Read network maps and technical specifications.
• Maintain records of installations, repairs, and tests.

Skills

Work at heights

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certification

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Power meter

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Installation Technician to join our client’s team. You will install, splice, test, and maintain fiber networks for residential and business customers across the Western Cape, handling indoor and outdoor work in diverse conditions.

The role requires a hands-on mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work at heights. Tools are provided, and ongoing training and certifications are supported to ensure safety and quality workmanship.