Senior Optical Network Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement plans

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Optical Network Specialist to join the Mossel Bay-based infrastructure team. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining the company's optical fiber network to ensure high-speed data transmission and reliable service.

You will manage optical infrastructure, troubleshoot network issues, and support expansion of the fiber footprint, contributing to the backbone of a growing telecoms provider in Mossel Bay.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification or certification in optical networking or telecommunications.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in optical network design and maintenance.
• Proficiency with fiber optic testing equipment, including OTDR, power meters, and light sources.
• Knowledge of DWDM, CWDM, and other optical transmission technologies.
• Experience with fiber optic splicing and termination techniques.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications network operations and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement optical fiber network infrastructure, including FTTx deployments.
• Manage and maintain optical transmission equipment and network elements.
• Perform fiber characterization, testing, and fault location using OTDR and other tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve optical network issues, ensuring minimal service disruption.
• Collaborate with project teams on network expansion and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for optical networking.

Skills

Fiber optics knowledge

Optical network troubleshooting

Network design

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical qualification in optical networking or telecommunications

Tools

OTDR

Fiber test equipment

Power meters

Light sources

DWDM/CWDM technology

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Optical Network Specialist to join the Mossel Bay-based infrastructure team. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining the company's optical fiber network to ensure high-speed data transmission and reliable service.

You will manage optical infrastructure, troubleshoot network issues, and support expansion of the fiber footprint, contributing to the backbone of a growing telecoms provider in Mossel Bay.