Remote Fiber Optic Network Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybride; ZAR 350 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development courses

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Fiber Optic Network Specialist for a fully remote role serving Polokwane and the wider South Africa region. You will design, implement, and maintain high-speed fiber networks, ensuring performance, scalability and reliability for telecom services.

You will perform OTDR testing, read schematics, and manage documentation while collaborating with a distributed team to deliver cutting-edge fiber technology.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Fiber Optics, Telecommunications or Electronics.
• 3–5 years of hands-on fiber optic network experience.
• Proficient in splicing techniques and equipment usage.
• Experience with OTDR testing and interpreting results.

Responsabilités

• Design and plan fiber optic network layouts, routes and splicing plans.
• Oversee installation and activation of new fiber links and equipment.
• Conduct fiber testing using OTDR and power meters.
• Diagnose and repair fiber faults to minimize service disruption.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and test results.
• Stay updated on fiber tech and industry standards.

Connaissances

Fiber optic splicing

OTDR testing

Network design

Documentation

Reading schematics

Formation

Diploma in Fiber Optics / Telecommunications / Electronics

Outils

OTDR

Fusion splicer

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Fiber Optic Network Specialist for a fully remote role serving Polokwane and the wider South Africa region. You will design, implement, and maintain high-speed fiber networks, ensuring performance, scalability and reliability for telecom services.

You will perform OTDR testing, read schematics, and manage documentation while collaborating with a distributed team to deliver cutting-edge fiber technology.