SE - Site Engineer

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking experienced Site Engineers to support and maintain Openserve Fiber and Copper Access Networks. The role involves managing subcontractor activities, performing fiber splicing, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Flexibility to work extended hours and travel nationally is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Openserve Fiber and Copper Access Networks.
• Hands-on experience in fiber splicing and testing methodologies.
• Experience in managing subcontractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Openserve Fiber and Copper Access Network infrastructure.
• Perform fiber splicing operations and testing procedures.
• Prepare detailed progress reports.

Skills

Fiber splicing techniques

Project coordination

Troubleshooting Openserve systems

Environmental, Health, and Safety principles

PC skills for reporting

Job description

Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

We are seeking experienced Site Engineers to join our client's project team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge fiber and copper access networks while supporting critical network migrations and infrastructure development across South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Openserve Fiber and Copper Access Network infrastructure
• Interpret and implement splice plans for network installations and maintenance
• Perform fiber splicing operations and comprehensive fiber testing procedures
• Manage and coordinate subcontractor activities and deliverables
• Operate and troubleshoot Openserve systems including SDH, ME, MARTIS, HDSL, OLS/OLT, MSAN, and MW
• Prepare detailed progress reports and maintain accurate project documentation
• Support critical network migrations and cutover activities during extended hours
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols
• Utilize client's tools and applications for network management and optimization

Technical Experience

• Proven experience working with Openserve Fiber and Copper Access Networks
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and execute splice plans
• Hands-on experience in fiber splicing techniques and fiber testing methodologies
• Working knowledge of Openserve systems: SDH, ME, MARTIS, HDSL, OLS/OLT, MSAN, and MW platforms
• Competent PC skills for reporting and documentation purposes
• Understanding of Environmental, Health, and Safety principles and practices

Management & Coordination

• Experience managing and coordinating subcontractor teams
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities

Availability & Mobility

• Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends for migrations and cutovers
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally as project requirements dictate
• Commitment to on-call support when needed
• Own reliable vehicle with valid driver's license (essential for site visits and travel)
• Personal smartphone capable of supporting client's tools and applications
• Ability to maintain and operate required technical equipment

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Openserve Fiber and Copper Access Network infrastructure
• Interpret and implement splice plans for network installations and maintenance
• Perform fiber splicing operations and comprehensive fiber testing procedures
• Manage and coordinate subcontractor activities and deliverables
• Operate and troubleshoot Openserve systems including SDH, ME, MARTIS, HDSL, OLS/OLT, MSAN, and MW
• Prepare detailed progress reports and maintain accurate project documentation
• Support critical network migrations and cutover activities during extended hours
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols
• Utilize client's tools and applications for network management and optimization

Essential Requirements

Technical Experience

• Proven experience working with Openserve Fiber and Copper Access Networks
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and execute splice plans
• Hands-on experience in fiber splicing techniques and fiber testing methodologies
• Working knowledge of Openserve systems: SDH, ME, MARTIS, HDSL, OLS/OLT, MSAN, and MW platforms
• Competent PC skills for reporting and documentation purposes
• Understanding of Environmental, Health, and Safety principles and practices

Management & Coordination

• Experience managing and coordinating subcontractor teams
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management

Availability & Mobility

• Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends for migrations and cutovers
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally as project requirements dictate
• Commitment to on-call support when needed

Essential Equipment & Licensing

• Own reliable vehicle with valid driver's license (essential for site visits and travel)
• Personal smartphone capable of supporting client's tools and applications
• Ability to maintain and operate required technical equipment

NB! Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!