Fibre Route Technician - Open Access Network Specialist

RSAWEB; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid/insurance

Reduced gap cover rates

Discounted internet connectivity

Lyra Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Octotel in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, is hiring for a Fibre Installations Technician. Join a fast-growing Open Access network focused on FTTH/FTTB services across Cape Town, with a large fibre footprint and partnerships with many providers.

The role involves building and maintaining networks, connecting buildings, splicing and cutting over new joints, site surveys, and contractor liaison in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent is required.
• 3 years' fibre installation experience.
• CFOT certificate is advantageous.
• Valid code 8 driver’s license is essential.
• Experience using power-tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the network.
• Connect buildings.
• Evaluate floating and splicing for routes and access.
• Assist with technical support.
• Assist with new links builds where needed.
• Attend to breaks with the SLA (MTTR).
• Identify high-density traffic routes and hotspots.
• Maintain cut-overs and cable splicing of new joints.
• Ensure quality workmanship.
• Manage electrical and hand tool inventories.

Education

Matric Certificate or equivalent

Tertiary IT/Telecommunications qualification

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Octotel in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, is hiring for a Fibre Installations Technician. Join a fast-growing Open Access network focused on FTTH/FTTB services across Cape Town, with a large fibre footprint and partnerships with many providers.

The role involves building and maintaining networks, connecting buildings, splicing and cutting over new joints, site surveys, and contractor liaison in a dynamic environment.