Senior Broadband Network Engineer — Hybrid Role

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Certifications & training

Collaborative environment

Hybrid role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Broadband Network Engineer in Bloemfontein, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will design, deploy and optimize core, distribution and access networks using GPON/XG-PON, DOCSIS, DSLAMs, and wireless broadband, ensuring high availability and scalable capacity.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, implement security measures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or Computer Science.
• Minimum 6 years of broadband network engineering experience.
• Proven expertise in GPON/XG-PON/DOCSIS and wireless broadband.
• Strong IP routing knowledge (OSPF/BGP/MPLS).
• Experience with monitoring, security, and capacity management.
• Hybrid remote/office work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain broadband network infrastructure (core, distribution, access).
• Perform capacity planning and ensure scalable networks.
• Troubleshoot complex issues affecting service quality and availability.
• Implement and manage network security measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new services.
• Document configurations, procedures and best practices.
• Monitor performance and optimize for efficiency and user experience.
• Stay updated on broadband tech and standards.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

GPON

XG-PON

DOCSIS

DSLAMs

Wireless

Broadband

IP networking

OSPF

BGP

MPLS

Monitoring tools

Security concepts

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SNMP

Wireshark

SolarWinds

PRTG

NetFlow

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Broadband Network Engineer in Bloemfontein, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will design, deploy and optimize core, distribution and access networks using GPON/XG-PON, DOCSIS, DSLAMs, and wireless broadband, ensuring high availability and scalable capacity.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, implement security measures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new services.