Remote Fibre Optic Network Planner & GIS Designer

Ballito ISP; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance incentives

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training budget

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Home office stipend

Impactful telecom projects

Job summary

Ballito ISP is seeking a detail‑oriented Remote Fibre Optic Network Planner to design end‑to‑end fibre routes from anywhere in South Africa. You will apply GIS tools, evaluate feasibility, and produce construction‑ready designs while coordinating with engineering and operations teams.

This remote role offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, comprehensive health cover, generous leave, training budgets, and a home‑office stipend to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or diploma in engineering/geomatics or related field required.
• 4+ years of fibre optic network planning and design experience.
• Proficiency in GIS for network mapping and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of fibre optics principles, cables, splicing, and transmission systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan fibre optic network routes with optimal connectivity.
• Conduct feasibility studies and remote site surveys as needed.
• Use GIS to map infrastructure and plan civil works.
• Develop detailed network designs including fibre counts and equipment placement.
• Collaborate with engineering, field ops, and stakeholders to ensure project viability.
• Estimate materials and labour costs for builds.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and company practices.
• Prepare design reports, drawings, and equipment lists.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on new fibre planning technologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Engineering/Geomatics degree or ND

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Network design software

Job description

Ballito ISP is seeking a detail‑oriented Remote Fibre Optic Network Planner to design end‑to‑end fibre routes from anywhere in South Africa. You will apply GIS tools, evaluate feasibility, and produce construction‑ready designs while coordinating with engineering and operations teams.

This remote role offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, comprehensive health cover, generous leave, training budgets, and a home‑office stipend to support project delivery.