Senior Fiber Optic Network Lead | Deployment & Innovation

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Lead Fiber Optic Network Specialist to drive deployment, maintenance and optimization of high-speed fiber networks. This role requires leadership of engineers and technicians and a focus on performance and safety.

You will lead a team, oversee installation, testing, and maintenance, and collaborate with project managers to ensure timely delivery. Mastery of DWDM/GPON is highly valued, with growth opportunities in a cutting-edge network

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on fiber optic deployment and maintenance.
• Proven experience leading technical teams.
• Proficient with OTDR, VFL and power meters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of fiber optic technicians and engineers in deployment and maintenance.
• Oversee installation, splicing, testing and troubleshooting of fiber cables and equipment.
• Develop and implement network maintenance schedules and repair procedures.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance in the field.
• Manage inventory of fiber components and equipment.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely completion.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and provide timely resolutions.
• Contribute to design and planning of new network expansions.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments for builds.

Skills

Team leadership

Fiber testing

DWDM knowledge

GPON knowledge

Project management

Mentoring

Education

National Diploma

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OTDR

VFL

Power meters

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, is seeking a Lead Fiber Optic Network Specialist to drive deployment, maintenance and optimization of high-speed fiber networks. This role requires leadership of engineers and technicians and a focus on performance and safety.

You will lead a team, oversee installation, testing, and maintenance, and collaborate with project managers to ensure timely delivery. Mastery of DWDM/GPON is highly valued, with growth opportunities in a cutting-edge network