FIBRE TECHNICIANS

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

Job summary

Kabstrading Co is seeking a role focused on network design, documentation, capacity planning, and governance to support fibre networks. You will collaborate with Civils, Rollout Operations and Survey teams to validate route feasibility and ensure documentation reflects the network as constructed.

Responsibilities include producing high-level and low-level designs, building splice diagrams, maintaining GIS and as-built records, and conducting design reviews to uphold standards and governance

Job description

Role Requirement

• Network Design & Planning – Produce and optimise High-Level and Low-Level Designs for FTTH, FTTB and carrier-grade fibre networks, prioritising the use of existing assets before defining new build.
• Documentation & Build Support – Create accurate splice diagrams, route plans and pole/duct utilisation schedules. Maintain GIS and as-built records so that documentation reflects the network as constructed.
• Capacity & Demand Planning – Translate area-level demand forecasts into buildable capacity plans and identify network reinforcement requirements ahead of demand.
• Quality & Governance – Apply Ilitha's network design standards and industry best practice. Conduct design reviews and quality checks on the work of junior planners.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with Civils, Rollout Operations and Survey teams to validate route feasibility. Liaise with municipal and wayleave stakeholders where required.
• Performance Management.