Mbombela: Fibre Optic Planner

About the Role

Unspecified, an established organisation in the telecommunications and fibre infrastructure space, is seeking a seasoned professional to join their team as a Fibre Optic Planner. The successful candidate will be part of a well-established organisation supporting projects from initial site survey through to final network handover. This is a practical, delivery-focused role combining site work, technical planning, and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys of telecom routes and existing infrastructure
• Take measurements, open and inspect manholes, and assess usable infrastructure
• Produce complete planning packs including civil layouts, fibre floating plans, and splicing diagrams
• Create wayleave drawings for council submissions
• Compile and verify as-built documentation after construction
• Review as-built information from site teams to ensure accuracy
• Capture and validate network data on OSP Insight
• Manage queries and rejections between As-Build and Quality teams
• Assist with fault reference allocation where required

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in fibre network planning
• Solid understanding of fibre infrastructure, OSP planning, and as-built processes
• Strong practical experience conducting site surveys
• Confident using Microsoft Visio for planning and drawings
• Experience working with as-built documentation and quality checks
• Exposure to OSP Insight will be highly advantageous

Qualifications

• A valid drivers licence
• Your own reliable vehicle