Fibre Technician

Position Purpose: Carry out fibre optic cable installation, splicing, testing, fault restoration and preventive maintenance on STCL’s Fixed Access Network, including FTTH/GPON and enterprise fibre services, to deliver reliable customer connectivity safely and to approved technical standards. Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Use fibre cable, closures, connectors and consumables efficiently. Record materials used and return serviceable surplus stock. Install and activate customer fibre services to approved work orders. Diagnose and repair customer-affecting fibre faults promptly. Perform cable pulling, termination, fusion splicing, and jointing to standards. Conduct OTDR and optical-power tests and record results. Maintain splice, route, and as-built records; undertake preventive maintenance. Work cooperatively with engineers, technicians and contractors. Share practical knowledge and participate in toolbox and safety briefings. Comply with STCL values, policies, engineering procedures, and HSE requirements. Identify damaged plant, unsafe conditions, and security risks; report immediately. Support quality checks and close corrective actions assigned. Requirements Competency (Skills, Knowledge & Experience): 2-3 years of work experience Fibre optic cable installation, routing and handling Fusion splicing, termination, and joint closure OTDR, optical power and continuity testing FTTH / GPON connections and service activation Fibre fault tracing and preventive maintenance. HSE awareness, teamwork and job documentation Mandatory Certification: Relevant technical certificate or equivalent practical experience in telecom/fibre; valid driver licence where required. Fibre/OTDR certification desirable. Benefits What's on offer? An excellent remuneration package with performance incentives. A chance to join a dynamic, growing company with strong career prospects.