FIBRE TECHNICIANS

Kabstrading Co; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Network Design & Planning professional to produce and optimise high-level and low-level fibre designs (FTTH/FTTB) prioritising existing assets.

You will document routes, splice diagrams, pole and duct plans, maintain GIS and as-built records, and work with Civils, Rollout Operations and Survey teams to validate feasibility and drive quality.

Qualifications

• Produce High-Level and Low-Level fibre designs (FTTH/FTTB)
• Prioritise reusing existing assets before new builds
• Create accurate splice diagrams, route plans and pole/duct usage schedules
• Maintain GIS and as-built records reflecting the network as constructed
• Translate area demand forecasts into capacity plans
• Apply network design standards and conduct design reviews

Responsibilities

• Produce High-Level and Low-Level Fibre network designs prioritising asset reuse
• Create splice diagrams, route plans, pole/duct utilisation schedules
• Maintain GIS and as-built records reflecting the built network
• Translate area demand forecasts into buildable capacity plans
• Coordinate with Civils, Rollout Operations and Survey teams for feasibility
• Conduct design reviews and quality checks on work of junior planners

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.