Fibre Technician

EQPLUS TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a skilled Fibre Technician in Cape Town. The role involves installing and maintaining fibre optic systems critical to scientific infrastructure projects. Candidates must have 5+ years of splicing experience and appropriate qualifications, including a National Diploma in Engineering and FOA certification. This position requires strong problem-solving skills and the capability to work in remote locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fibre optic splicing experience required.
• Proven use of fibre optic testing/troubleshooting equipment.
• Valid driver’s licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical fibre installations at telescope sites.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair fibre optic systems.
• Conduct documentation and testing for fibre installations.

Skills

Fibre splicing

Optical testing

Cable preparation

Problem-solving skills

Education

National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic)

FOA Certified Fibre Optics Technician or equivalent

Tools

OTDR

Max Tester

Job description

Overview

Western Cape, Cape Town

An opportunity exists for a skilled Fibre Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fibre optic systems for large-scale scientific infrastructure projects. This role is suited to a professional with proven expertise in fibre splicing, optical testing, and the construction of high-quality fibre networks. The role involves contributing to the delivery and upkeep of telescope-related fibre networks, including installation, acceptance testing, and ongoing support of optical fibre systems, while troubleshooting, documenting, and ensuring fibre links are restored promptly to maintain operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical fibre installations, including Dish Fibre Network (DFN) at telescope sites
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair fibre optic systems through inspections and defect resolution
• Conduct documentation, testing, and acceptance activities for each fibre installation, including capturing as-built data
• Assist with the management and maintenance of installed fibre optic networks
• Ensure installations meet the highest quality and standards in line with project requirements
• Respond to breakdowns to restore fibre links within minimal time
• Maintain fibre network assets, ensuring safe storage and calibration compliance
• Support planning and scheduling of optical fibre network installations and resources

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Engineering (preferably Electrical/Electronic) (NQF 6)
• FOA Certified Fibre Optics Technician or equivalent
• Valid driver’s licence

Experience

• 5+ years of fibre optic splicing experience, with preference for candidates with advanced practice
• Proven use of fibre optic testing/troubleshooting equipment (OTDR, Max Tester, Optical link loss tools)
• Experience with cable preparation, fibre optic cables (loose tube, tight buffer), and patch panel assembly
• Fusion splicing of SMF, MMF, and NZDSF
• Competence in OTDR, OLS, PM, and other optical fibre testing tools

Knowledge And Skills

• Proficiency in assembling patch panels and joints
• Ability to interpret OTDR traces, splicing diagrams, and optical test results
• Expertise in optical power loss testing, test reporting, and presentation of results
• Knowledge of fibre optic connectors and their applications
• Strong understanding of fibre optic link construction and maintenance
• Proficiency with hand/power tools and splicing techniques
• Ability to work at heights (5–10 metres)
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team, often in remote locations and under tight schedules

This role offers the chance to play a critical part in supporting advanced scientific infrastructure, ensuring reliable and high-performance optical fibre networks.

NB: Only candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience will be considered.

For More Information Please Contact

Mandy Gilbert