Senior Broadband Network Architect – Hybrid, FTTH focus

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Broadband Network Specialist for a hybrid role combining architecture, design, and hands-on support to expand and optimize our broadband infrastructure.

You will ensure performance, reliability, and scalability across FTTH, DSL, and wireless broadband, lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with operations and support to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer/elec engineering or CS.
• 6–8 years in broadband network design, implementation, ops.
• Experience with FTTH, DSL, wireless broadband.
• Knowledge of BGP/OSPF, routing and security basics.
• CCNA/CCNP Service Provider or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain broadband network infra (core, distribution, access).
• Develop architecture plans to support growth and tech advances.
• Monitor performance, identify issues, and apply fixes.
• Troubleshoot complex problems; perform root-cause analysis.
• Lead vendors relations and evaluate new tech; ensure security.
• Create and maintain network diagrams and SOPs.
• Collaborate with operations and support to ensure service quality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

BGP/OSPF routing

Network design

Security principles

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (C.E./E.E./CS)

Tools

NMS

Monitoring tools

SDN concepts

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Broadband Network Specialist for a hybrid role combining architecture, design, and hands-on support to expand and optimize our broadband infrastructure.

You will ensure performance, reliability, and scalability across FTTH, DSL, and wireless broadband, lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with operations and support to deliver exceptional service.