Fibre Network Design & Build Technician

Kabstrading Co; Durban; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co is seeking a network design professional to lead FTTH/FTTB design initiatives, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to standards. You will translate demand into buildable capacity plans and work with Civils, Rollout Operations and Survey teams to validate routes.

As part of the role, you will conduct quality checks on junior planners’ work, liaise with municipal stakeholders, and drive performance improvements across projects.

Responsibilities

• Network Design & Planning – Produce high-level and low-level designs for fibre networks (FTTH/FTTB) prioritising existing assets.
• Documentation & Build Support – Create splice diagrams, route plans and pole/duct schedules; keep GIS and as-built records.
• Capacity & Demand Planning – Translate area demand forecasts into buildable capacity plans and reinforcement needs.
• Quality & Governance – Apply network design standards and conduct reviews and quality checks on junior planners’ work.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with Civils, Rollout Operations and Survey teams; liaise with municipal stakeholders.
• Performance Management – Monitor outcomes and drive improvements.

Job description

Kabstrading Co is seeking a network design professional to lead FTTH/FTTB design initiatives, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to standards. You will translate demand into buildable capacity plans and work with Civils, Rollout Operations and Survey teams to validate routes.

As part of the role, you will conduct quality checks on junior planners’ work, liaise with municipal stakeholders, and drive performance improvements across projects.