FIBRE OPTIC TECHNICIANS

Kabstrading Co; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in Pietermaritzburg invites applications for a field-based Fibre Technician support role. You will assist with network maintenance, perform OTDR monitoring, and help with fibre and cable installations across designated sites.

The role emphasises safe work practices, documentation, and diligent housekeeping at manholes and surrounding areas. You will liaise with the team to ensure timely repairs and accurate test traces.

Qualifications

• Experience with fibre optic networks and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical diagrams and test traces.
• Commitment to safety and SHEQ policies in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Fibre Technician with preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organised sites (manholes and surroundings).
• Ensure tools, equipment and the maintenance vehicle are safe and in good working order.
• Manage and organise cables on slack brackets.
• Assist with documentation, labelling and record-keeping requirements.
• Perform OTDR monitoring, relay findings, and save test traces accurately.
• Comply with all SHEQ policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Keep the vehicle file updated and report any defects or damages.
• Support reinstatements, fibre installations, cable installations, and general field work.

Skills

Fibre maintenance

OTDR testing

Cable management

Tools

OTDR

Cable testers

Safety equipment

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Fibre Technician with network maintenance, including preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment at all designated sites (e.g., manholes, surrounding work areas).
• Ensure tools, equipment, and the maintenance vehicle are clean, safe, and in good working order.
• Manage and organise cables on slack brackets.
• Assist with documentation, labelling, and record-keeping requirements.
• Perform OTDR monitoring, relay findings, and save test traces accurately.
• Comply with all SHEQ policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Keep the vehicle file updated and report any defects or damages.
• Support reinstatments, fibre installations, cable installations, and general field work.