Remote-First Fiber Optic Network Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 344,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Fiber Optic Network Specialist to contribute to complex telecoms projects in Centurion, Gauteng. You will design, deploy, test, and maintain high-speed fiber networks, ensuring reliability and performance across critical assets.

The role involves collaboration with project teams and field technicians to deliver on time. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience with OTDR testing, fusion splicing, network design principles, and strong

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification or extensive experience in fiber optics.
• Minimum of 6 years hands-on fiber optic deployment and maintenance.
• Proficient in splicing and testing equipment.
• Ability to read network diagrams and technical drawings.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan fiber optic network routes and layouts.
• Perform fiber splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Install and configure fiber optic equipment.
• Conduct site surveys and assess infrastructure requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Document splice records and test results.
• Collaborate with project managers and field technicians.
• Diagnose and resolve faults and performance issues.
• Provide technical guidance to installation teams.
• Maintain inventory of fiber optic components and equipment.

Skills

Fiber optic design

OTDR testing

Fusion splicing

Network troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Project collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Technical qualification in fiber optics

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Power meter

Light source

Fiber connector inspection

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Fiber Optic Network Specialist to contribute to complex telecoms projects in Centurion, Gauteng. You will design, deploy, test, and maintain high-speed fiber networks, ensuring reliability and performance across critical assets.

The role involves collaboration with project teams and field technicians to deliver on time. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience with OTDR testing, fusion splicing, network design principles, and strong