Fibre Infrastructure Technician

Communicate Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 301,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a skilled Fibre Optic & Cabling Technician to install and maintain fibre networks in client sites in Cape Town. The role requires hands-on experience with fibre splicing, testing, certification and fault diagnosis using OTDRs and related equipment.

The ideal candidate will have strong documentation skills, be able to work independently, and communicate effectively with clients while ensuring installations meet standards and quality benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Experience with fibre optic and structured cabling systems.
• Fibre splicing, testing and fault diagnosis.
• Proficient with OTDRs and fibre certification tools.
• Knowledge of copper cabling standards and network practices.
• Able to work independently and in customer-facing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to installation standards.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and infrastructure documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate and maintain fibre optic and structured cabling networks.
• Perform fibre testing, certification and fault diagnosis with specialised equipment.
• Complete patching, labeling, routing and documentation.
• Support equipment installations, rack builds and connectivity requirements.
• Investigate and resolve fibre and copper network faults to minimise downtime.
• Conduct infrastructure audits and ensure quality standards.
• Assist with client support activities and technical service requests.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, maintenance and testing results.

Skills

Fibre optics

Structured cabling

Fibre splicing

Testing & certification

OTDRs

Fibre test equipment

Copper cabling standards

Documentation

MS Office

Education

National Diploma / BTech / BEng / BSc in Electrical/Electronic/Telecoms

Job description

Job Description

• Install, terminate, and maintain fibre optic and structured cabling networks
• Perform fibre testing, certification, and fault diagnosis using specialised equipment
• Complete patching, labelling, cable routing, and infrastructure documentation
• Support equipment installations, rack builds, and connectivity requirements
• Investigate and resolve fibre and copper network faults to minimise downtime
• Conduct infrastructure audits and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Assist with client support activities and technical service requests
• Maintain accurate records of installations, maintenance work, and testing results

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience working with fibre optic and structured cabling systems
• Strong understanding of fibre splicing, testing, and troubleshooting techniques
• Experience using OTDRs, fibre certification tools, and related test equipment
• Knowledge of copper cabling standards and network infrastructure practices
• Ability to work independently and within customer-facing environments
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to installation standards
• Good communication and technical reporting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic infrastructure documentation

Qualification

• National Diploma, BTech, BEng, or BSc in Electrical, Electronic, or Telecommunications Engineering advantageous
• Relevant fibre optic and cabling certifications highly beneficial

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

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