The Role
Plans and designs underground and aerial fiber-optic networks, conducts site surveys, coordinates planning resources, prepares route designs, bills of materials, survey reports, and project submissions. The role also supports wayleave applications and maintains as-built drawings and splice plans while ensuring compliance with standards and legislation.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you a detail oriented planner with a passion for fibre network design? Join our Network team as a Fibre Planner in Plattekloof or Tshwane, where you'll take ownership of the fibre network planning process, from site surveys through to final designs and project submissions.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys structured problem solving, thrives under pressure and takes pride in producing accurate, well documented fibre designs.
What you'll do:
- Plan and organise draughting and planning resources, bringing your fibre design expertise to the process
- Plan work based on priorities assigned by the Regional General Manager
- Organise the resources needed to complete the work
- Arrange and conduct site surveys to ensure planning accounts for local conditions
- Ensure adherence to standards and best practice throughout the planning process
- Develop underground and aerial optical fibre route designs
- Survey sites and determine optimal fibre routes for draughting
- Derive a final Bill of Materials from the Draughtsperson's plans
- Prepare survey reports and package project submissions
- Handle or assist with Wayleave submissions
- Keep as built drawings and splice plans up to date based on feedback from field teams
What you'll need:
- Grade 12
- An Urban/Town and Regional Planning Degree or relevant three year qualification
- 3 to 4 years' experience in fibre optic planning will be beneficial
- Minimum of two years' project management experience
- A valid driver's license and own transport
- Professional knowledge of relevant legislation, schemes, policies and guidelines
- Excellent research skills
- Excellent organisation skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise, coordinate and control work
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Strong problem solving and time management skills
- A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
What we offer:
- Exposure to a dynamic workplace
- A chance to grow your skills through our internal academy
- A friendly, team-driven environment
- Group Risk Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Health and Lifestyle Programmes
Important Disclaimer:
- Please ensure that the information you provide in your application is true, accurate, and correct.
- Preference will be given to candidates from Designated Groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act and in line with Herotel's Employment Equity Plan.
- By submitting an application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with POPIA for recruitment purposes. For more details on how we handle personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website.
- If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Skills Required
- Grade 12 qualification
- Urban, Town and Regional Planning degree or relevant three-year qualification
- Three to four years of fiber-optic planning experience
- At least two years of project management experience
- Valid driver's license and own transportation
- Professional knowledge of relevant legislation, schemes, policies, and guidelines
- Strong research, organization, planning, prioritization, coordination, and work-control skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Strong problem-solving and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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