Fiber Optic Network Technician — OTDR & Install Expert

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Tools provided

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Certifications paid

Overtime pay

Safety gear

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Telecommunications Network Technician to join our Pretoria-based team. You will install, test, and maintain fiber optic infrastructure, ensuring high service levels and reliable connectivity across the Pretoria region and surroundings.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with OTDR testing, fusion splicing, and network topologies, with a valid driver’s license and a readiness to work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years of fiber optic installation, testing, and splicing experience.
• Proficiency with OTDR testing equipment and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and splice fiber optic cables per industry standards.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of fiber optic networks.

Skills

Fiber optic installation

OTDR testing

Fusion splicing

Network diagrams

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in Telecommunications

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Light sources

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Telecommunications Network Technician to join our Pretoria-based team. You will install, test, and maintain fiber optic infrastructure, ensuring high service levels and reliable connectivity across the Pretoria region and surroundings.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with OTDR testing, fusion splicing, and network topologies, with a valid driver’s license and a readiness to work in varying weather conditions.