Senior Fiber Optic Deployment Manager (Vehicle Provided)

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical aid

Life insurance

Career progression

Tools & safety gear provided

Training programs

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Lead Fiber Optic Deployment Specialist to spearhead critical fiber infrastructure projects in Tembisa, Gauteng. This hands-on leadership role oversees planning, design, execution and quality assurance to expand our high-speed broadband network for residential and commercial customers.

You will lead teams of technicians and field engineers, manage project plans, budgets and timelines, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in fiber optic deployment and management.
• Proven experience leading field teams.
• Experience with OTDR, power meters and splicing.
• Familiar with FTTx architectures and deployment strategies.
• Willingness to travel within Gauteng region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams of fiber optic technicians and field engineers involved in network construction and deployment.
• Develop project plans with scope, timelines, resources, and budget management for installations.
• Oversee physical installation including trenching, aerial deployment, splicing and termination.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies to identify optimal routes.
• Ensure safety, standards and company policies during deployment.
• Perform QC checks and testing to guarantee performance and reliability.
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors and authorities.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Fiber optic deployment

Team management

Project management

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

FOA certification

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Splicing equipment

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Lead Fiber Optic Deployment Specialist to spearhead critical fiber infrastructure projects in Tembisa, Gauteng. This hands-on leadership role oversees planning, design, execution and quality assurance to expand our high-speed broadband network for residential and commercial customers.

You will lead teams of technicians and field engineers, manage project plans, budgets and timelines, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with