Lead Broadband Technician: FTTH & Field Operations (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Broadband Technician to head a field team in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will oversee fiber and coax installations, diagnose complex issues, and ensure high service quality.

The role demands leadership, strong technical knowledge, and hands-on experience with FTTH/FTTB networks. You will coordinate site surveys, safety compliance, and on-call support, while guiding team development and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in broadband deployment and maintenance, with leadership exposure.
• Experience with FTTH, FTTB, and HFC networks and testing.
• Strong communication and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team of broadband technicians for installation, maintenance and repair.
• Perform complex fiber/coax installations including splicing and testing.
• Diagnose advanced network issues and coordinate site surveys and reports.
• Ensure safety compliance and manage field inventory.
• Act as escalation point for customer technical support and drive best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Field experience

Network troubleshooting

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

FTTH/FTTB experience

OTDR testing equipment

Fiber optic testing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Broadband Technician to head a field team in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will oversee fiber and coax installations, diagnose complex issues, and ensure high service quality.

The role demands leadership, strong technical knowledge, and hands-on experience with FTTH/FTTB networks. You will coordinate site surveys, safety compliance, and on-call support, while guiding team development and efficiency.