Fiber Optic Network Deployment Technician – Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools provided

Career growth

Soweto project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring Telecom Network Deployment Technicians to join project teams in Soweto, Gauteng. This hands-on role covers installation, configuration, and testing of telecom equipment, including fibre optic cables, routers, switches, and related hardware.

You will ensure deployments meet design specs, quality standards and timelines, document test results and site information, and collaborate with project managers to hit milestones. Exposure to cutting-edge telecom tech is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in telecommunications deployment or related role.
• Hands-on fibre optic installation, splicing and testing experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test telecom network equipment (routers, switches, OLTs, ONTs, fibre).
• Perform fibre splicing, testing, and termination.
• Read network diagrams and specifications; troubleshoot deployment issues.
• Document test results and site information; ensure safety standards.

Skills

Telecom deployment

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Technical diploma (advantageous)

Tools

Fibre optic splicing tools

Optical testing equipment

Network cable testers

Job description

Placements24 is hiring Telecom Network Deployment Technicians to join project teams in Soweto, Gauteng. This hands-on role covers installation, configuration, and testing of telecom equipment, including fibre optic cables, routers, switches, and related hardware.

You will ensure deployments meet design specs, quality standards and timelines, document test results and site information, and collaborate with project managers to hit milestones. Exposure to cutting-edge telecom tech is offered.