Fibre Optics Planner

Fibre Optic / FTTH Network Planner

Company: Pinnacle Projects
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Industry: Telecommunications / Fibre Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Fibre Optic / FTTH Network Planner will be responsible for the planning, design, and optimisation of fibre-to-the-home networks Aerial and Underground using GIS tools, primarily QGIS.

Key Responsibilities

Network Planning & Design

• Design FTTH access networks, feeder routes, and distribution networks.
• Produce high-quality fibre network layouts using QGIS.
• Plan duct routes, fibre paths, manhole locations, pole placements, and cabinet placements.
• Perform homes-passed calculations and network capacity planning.
• Design splitter architecture and fibre distribution strategies.

GIS & Data Management

• Develop and maintain GIS databases for fibre infrastructure.
• Produce detailed GIS maps and network plans for construction teams.
• Generate KML, shapefiles, and route datasets for engineering and field teams.
• Maintain accurate as-built records and route documentation.
• Planning & Engineering Support

Documentation & Reporting

• Produce planning documentation including:
• • Route planning reports
  • Fibre allocation schedules
  • BoQ support documentation
  • GIS route plans
• Maintain project documentation aligned with client requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
• • Telecommunications Engineering
  • GIS / Geomatics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Network Engineering

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years experience in fibre optic or telecommunications network planning.
• Experience planning FTTH networks is essential.
• Experience working with Fibre Network Operators (FNOs) is advantageous.

Technical Skills

Must have strong working knowledge of:

• QGIS (Essential)
• Fibre network architecture
• FTTH planning principles
• Fibre route design
• Splitter design
• GIS data management
• Microsoft Excel
• Map generation and spatial analysis

Advantageous:

• Google Earth Pro
• AutoCAD
• Network planning tools
• Understanding of telecom civil infrastructure

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and planning skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work with large GIS datasets
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Advantageous Experience

Candidates with experience in the following will have an advantage:

• Planning large-scale FTTH deployments
• Telecom wayleave preparation
• Working with municipal GIS datasets
• Fibre network construction environments
• South African telecom infrastructure projects

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV
• Portfolio or examples of GIS fibre planning work (if available)

Send applications to:
tessa@pinnacle-projects.co.za