Field Fiber Optic Network Specialist: Hands-On Tech

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tools and equipment provided

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training and development

Secure position in growing sector

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Fiber Optic Network Specialist to join our operations in Gauteng. You will deploy, maintain, and optimize fiber optic infrastructure, working hands-on in various field environments to ensure high-performance connectivity for our growing customer base.

The role emphasizes field deployment, fault diagnosis, asset documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams on network design and upgrades. Safety and operational excellence are critical.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Fiber Optic Technician or similar role in telecoms.
• Proficient in fusion and mechanical splicing and termination.
• Familiar with OTDR, fiber scopes and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and splice fiber optic cables per standards.
• Perform OTDR testing and loss measurements to verify performance.
• Diagnose and repair fiber issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of fiber assets and test results.
• Collaborate on network design and capacity planning.
• Ensure safety compliance during field operations.
• Operate and maintain fiber testing and splicing equipment.
• Assist planning of network upgrades and expansions.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing (fusion & mecha)

OTDR testing

Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis

Field operations in outdoor enviro

Tools

OTDR & fiber testing equipment

Fiber optic scopes

Conduit installation techniques

Aerial cable deployment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Fiber Optic Network Specialist to join our operations in Gauteng. You will deploy, maintain, and optimize fiber optic infrastructure, working hands-on in various field environments to ensure high-performance connectivity for our growing customer base.

The role emphasizes field deployment, fault diagnosis, asset documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams on network design and upgrades. Safety and operational excellence are critical.