The Role
Installs, tests, maintains, splices, terminates, and troubleshoots fiber optic cables and network systems within a 20-kilometer OLT coverage radius. Responds to service calls, resolves connectivity issues, performs maintenance and upgrades, supports network expansions, reads technical layouts, and ensures compliance with health, safety, and technical standards while collaborating with sales and customer support teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Fibre Optics Technician.The Fiber Optic Technician is part of the tech team responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting fiber optic network systems within a 20 kilometer OLT coverage radius. The role ensures seamless connectivity and reliable technical services for clients.
Key Responsibilities
• Install, test, and maintain fiber optic cables and networks
• Perform splicing, termination, and troubleshooting
• Respond to service calls and resolve connectivity issues
• Collaborate with sales and customer support teams
• Conduct regular maintenance checks and upgrades
• Implement system expansions and upgrades
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and technical standards
Skills & Attributes
• Strong technical knowledge of OLTs and fiber tools
• Dedicated, detail-oriented, and reliable
• Ensures service reliability and minimal downtime
Requirements
Qualifications
• Minimum: Diploma
• Experience: 3 years (mid-level)
• Proven experience as fibre Optics Technician or in similarly telecommunications/network role.
• Good understanding of fibre optic principles, cable types, connectors, and network architecture.
• Ability to read technical drawings and network layouts.
• Good communication , teamwork, and problem- solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet with deadlines.
Skills Required
- Diploma
- Three years of experience as a Fibre Optics Technician or in a similar telecommunications or networking role
- Understanding of fiber optic principles, cable types, connectors, and network architecture
- Ability to read technical drawings and network layouts
- Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
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The Company
What We Do
ACR Global, the brand name of Afconrecruit Ltd, is a consulting firm that helps African businesses grow through business ecosystems, organizational structures, recruitment, outsourcing, and team-performance optimization. It connects African organizations with international markets and opportunities, while supporting franchise expansion, mergers, acquisitions, talent development, and trade. The company began as a recruitment firm and has evolved into a broader African economic-development and business-growth partner.
