Remote Fibre Optic Network Design Lead

Ballito ISP; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 520,000 - 820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training budget

Retirement plan

Home office stipend

Impactful telecom projects

Job summary

Ballito ISP is seeking a Remote Fibre Optic Network Planner to lead end-to-end fibre network planning from anywhere in South Africa. You will design routes, perform feasibility studies, and allocate resources using GIS tools.

The role requires 4+ years in fibre optic planning, strong GIS proficiency, and the ability to work independently on multiple projects, with a focus on secure, scalable network design for high-speed connectivity.

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Engineering, Geomatics, or related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of fibre optic network planning and design experience.
• Proficiency with GIS for network mapping and analysis.
• Knowledge of fibre optic principles, cable types, and splicing.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple remote projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan fibre optic network routes for optimal connectivity.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site surveys remotely as needed.
• Use GIS tools (QGIS/ArcGIS) to map networks and plan civil works.
• Develop detailed network designs with fibre counts and splice points.
• Collaborate with engineers, field ops, and stakeholders.
• Estimate material and labour costs for builds.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and company practices.
• Prepare design reports and equipment lists.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on new fibre planning technologies.

Skills

GIS software proficiency

Independent remote work

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Geomatics degree or ND

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Network design software

Job description

Ballito ISP is seeking a Remote Fibre Optic Network Planner to lead end-to-end fibre network planning from anywhere in South Africa. You will design routes, perform feasibility studies, and allocate resources using GIS tools.

The role requires 4+ years in fibre optic planning, strong GIS proficiency, and the ability to work independently on multiple projects, with a focus on secure, scalable network design for high-speed connectivity.