Fibre Team Leader & Supervisor

AtripleA recruitment & temps; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a hands-on On-site Supervisor for fiber optics. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar role, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and in teams. This role requires overseeing fiber optic installations and ensuring proper maintenance of infrastructure. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and own transport, as travel to various sites is necessary.

Qualifications

• Min of 10 years' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Be a hands-on On-site Supervisor responsible for fiber optics.
• Organise scheduled maintenance on the fiber infrastructure.
• Carry out route surveillance to ensure fiber infrastructure security.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Senior Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Fiber Optic Specialist (FOA)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Be a hands‑on On‑site Supervisor
• Cables removal, installation, multi‑cable transits
• Fiber Optic Splicing
• Fiber Optic Cable Installation
• Resolve and repair faults on the fiber optics systems and ensure that they work properly
• Rehabilitate faulty and old fiber optic cables and supporting infrastructure including site entry, manholes, handholes and other supporting infrastructure
• Organise scheduled maintenance on the fiber infrastructure
• Carry out route surveillance to ensure fiber infrastructure is secure and no developments are exposing fiber to damage
• Physical audit all fiber infrastructure (underground and overhead) and regularly carry out route patrols to ensure security of infra
• Carry out health status of fiber cores using OTDR and carrying regular traces/sweeps for all unused cores
• Keep track of degraded Fiber segments (shared by NOC/Support) and schedule maintenance windows to carry out improvements.
• Formulate and maintain system records of Fiber core designs and update any changes on the as built or after every maintenance window
• Carry out preventive maintenance of sites and equipment
• Carry out FLM works for all network issues
• Provide remote login to second line support team
• Carry out surveys for new connections and fiber terminations
• Restoring links within SLA or less depending on the criticality
• Ensuring all attended sites are clearly labelled

Qualifications Required

• Senior Certificate (essential)
• Min of 10 years' experience in similar role
• Excellent communication skills, capable of delivering information to both technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Competencies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Fiber Optic Specialist (FOA)
• Strong interpersonal skills (with clients / suppliers / team members), good relationship building characteristics
• Good communication skills
• Deadline driven
• Accurate and attention to detail

• Able to multi-task
• Organised
• Honest and reliable
• Analytical
• Punctual
• Perform well under pressure
• Solution Driven
• Valid Driver's License
• Own Transport
• Must be willing to travel to different sites as and when needed