Lead Fibre Deployment Site Engineer – FTTX/FTTH

Talento IQ; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Talento IQ invites applications for a Site Engineer role overseeing large-scale FTTX and FTTH fibre deployment across multiple South African regions. You will manage site readiness, build activities, and QA/EHS compliance, coordinating Openserve/Huawei teams, contractors, and municipalities while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role demands telecom engineering experience, stakeholder management, and a proactive, field-based work approach with travel.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel and work in a field-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of FTTX/FTTH fibre rollout projects across regions.
• Coordinate field teams, contractors, service providers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure site readiness, materials availability, and compliance with QA/EHS standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and status reporting.
• Manage approvals, QA/QC processes, and handover packages.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Problem solving

Independence under pressure

Education

Bachelor/Diploma in Telecom or Engineering

Relevant technical discipline

Tools

ISDP

Mateline

Job description

Talento IQ invites applications for a Site Engineer role overseeing large-scale FTTX and FTTH fibre deployment across multiple South African regions. You will manage site readiness, build activities, and QA/EHS compliance, coordinating Openserve/Huawei teams, contractors, and municipalities while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role demands telecom engineering experience, stakeholder management, and a proactive, field-based work approach with travel.