FTTH Network Project Manager — Lead Fiber Deployments

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment in Pretoria seeks a Project Manager (Networks FTTH) to plan, facilitate and track the implementation of new transmission links, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure scope, schedule and budget adherence.

The role demands 5+ years in network project management with FTTH and fixed wireless deployment experience, plus strong communication and cross-functional teamwork to drive on‑time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Project Management Diploma.
• 5+ years’ experience in project management, with a focus on network infrastructure and implementation.
• Proven experience managing FTTH (Fiber to the Home) builds and deployments in the pipeline, including end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of fiber infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience with FTTH build projects is required, with a solid technical understanding.
• Demonstrated experience with Fixed wireless builds is required.
• Working knowledge of network monitoring and project management software.
• Working knowledge of managing project budget, quality and completion on time.
• Experience managing complex projects from initiation to completion, including planning, scheduling, risk and budget management.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure technologies, including LAN, WAN, VPN and cloud based networking/.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and prioritize all FTTH builds in the pipeline, ensuring alignment with overall transmission link implementation, timelines, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Build and manage relationships with external suppliers and vendors.
• Manage communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Facilitate the implementation process of all transmission links.
• Manage the order and approval process for new services.
• Establish implementation management processes and tracking mechanisms.
• Ensure internal and external deadlines are met for cross-functional implementations.
• Act as the main point of contact for Technology and Operations on new transmission or increased capacity requirements.
• Continuously review capacity, supplier performance and pricing across transmission routes.
• Recommend self-build options where supply is limited or unreliable.
• Manage cross-functional projects, ensuring team tactics align with project deliverables.
• Track project statuses, dependencies and risks, optimising resource and time allocation.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment between technology, systems and operations through the MOS and partnership agreements. Consolidate functional reporting and tracking on projects.
• Manage contract administration, including expirations, renewals and notice periods.
• Maintain the Master circuit and hosting system.
• Manage and track FTTH and Fixed build projects from initiation, scope to completion.
• Work daily across network and cross-functional systems, using monitoring and project management tools as part of core duties.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Budget management

Risk management

FTTH experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Project Management Diploma

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Sabenza IT & Recruitment in Pretoria seeks a Project Manager (Networks FTTH) to plan, facilitate and track the implementation of new transmission links, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure scope, schedule and budget adherence.

The role demands 5+ years in network project management with FTTH and fixed wireless deployment experience, plus strong communication and cross-functional teamwork to drive on‑time delivery.