Remote Fiber Optic Technician (South Africa)

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in SA

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Fiber Optic Technician to join our national team. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere in South Africa with reliable internet, while you remotely install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain fiber networks to ensure seamless connectivity for diverse clients.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of hands-on fiber experience, strong splicing and testing skills, and proficiency with OTDR and optical power meters.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Telecommunications or Electronics.
• At least 4 years' hands-on fiber optic experience.
• Experience with splicing, termination, and testing.
• Proficient with OTDR and optical power meters.
• Experience with remote diagnostics and field coordination.
• Excellent communication and remote work discipline.

Responsibilities

• Remotely diagnose and resolve fiber optic network issues.
• Configure and test fiber equipment remotely (OLT/ONT etc.).
• Analyze performance data and report network health.
• Coordinate with field techs for onsite work when needed.
• Document steps, resolutions, and changes.
• Provide remote support to end users and teams.
• Stay updated on fiber tech standards.
• Participate in on-call schedules for after-hours support.
• Identify and implement preventive measures for reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering on upgrades and maintenance.

Skills

Fiber optics

Remote troubleshooting

FTTx

Network testing

Documentation

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Telecommunications

Tools

OTDR

Optical Power Meters

Network Management Systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Fiber Optic Technician to join our national team. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere in South Africa with reliable internet, while you remotely install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain fiber networks to ensure seamless connectivity for diverse clients.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of hands-on fiber experience, strong splicing and testing skills, and proficiency with OTDR and optical power meters.