Fiber Optic Network Planner: Field Design & GIS

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowances

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Fiber Optic Network Planner to join our client in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on strategic design and planning of fibre optic networks, surveying routes, and creating detailed network layouts to support high‑speed broadband deployment.

This field‑intensive position requires regular site visits, collaboration with engineering and construction teams, and strict adherence to standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent; a relevant diploma/degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years in fibre optic network design and planning.
• Proficient with GIS and CAD software for network design.
• Understanding of fibre optic cables, installation methods, topology.
• Willingness to travel within North West.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys to identify optimal routes.
• Design detailed fibre network plans with conduits, splice points, terminations.
• Create network diagrams using CAD/GIS tools.
• Estimate material and labor costs for projects.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Resolve design challenges during planning.
• Assist in selecting fibre optic technologies and equipment.
• Maintain network inventory and documentation databases.
• Support permit applications for deployments.

Skills

GIS proficiency

CAD drafting

Field surveying

Network design

Data analysis

Education

Diploma in Engineering/Surveying/GIS

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Fiber Optic Network Planner to join our client in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on strategic design and planning of fibre optic networks, surveying routes, and creating detailed network layouts to support high‑speed broadband deployment.

This field‑intensive position requires regular site visits, collaboration with engineering and construction teams, and strict adherence to standards and regulations.