Senior Fiber Optics Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Telecoms Engineer specializing in fiber optics to lead design, deployment, and optimization of networks in the Vereeniging area. You will drive high-speed connectivity projects and mentor engineering teams in a hybrid work model.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications and have 7+ years of telecom network experience with fiber optics, including FTTx, DWDM, and PON technologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Extensive 7+ years in telecom network engineering with a focus on fiber optics.
• Knowledge of FTTx, DWDM, and PON technologies.
• Experience with planning tools and optical simulation software.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of new fiber optic networks.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of fiber optic infrastructure and equipment.
• Develop best practices for network performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for fiber optic deployments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies for new builds.

Skills

Network design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications

Tools

Network planning tools

Optical simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Telecoms Engineer specializing in fiber optics to lead design, deployment, and optimization of networks in the Vereeniging area. You will drive high-speed connectivity projects and mentor engineering teams in a hybrid work model.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications and have 7+ years of telecom network experience with fiber optics, including FTTx, DWDM, and PON technologies.