OSP Technician ( Internal/External)

About Us

At Safaricom Ethiopia, we are a purpose-led technology company dedicated to transforming lives through digital connectivity and inclusive financial services. In under four years, we have grown to serve over 10 million customers, with our network now reaching 55% of Ethiopia’s population – a testament to our bold vision and trusted partnerships.

Guided by core values such as customer obsession, innovation, integrity, and get it done together, we are building a workplace that is dynamic, inclusive, and empowering. We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. That’s why, for two consecutive years, we have proudly get earned the Top Employer Award – in recognition for our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive environment to people. Join Safaricom Ethiopia and be part of a team that is shaping the digital future of Ethiopia. Here, your work has meaning, your voice matters, and your growth is our priority. Together, we are transforming lives for a digital future                                       

Key Accountabilities And Decision Ownership:

• Perform splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber optic cables in field at various network settings, including OSP (aerial, underground, building entries) and ISP.
• OSP: Splicing underground and aerial fiber, building splice closures, entering manholes and hanging splice closures from an overhead line.
• Design, provision, document, Outside Plant Fiber Optic Cable (UG, Aerial, Buried) and manhole and conduit design
• Perform live fiber cutovers during maintenance hours
• Utilize fiber optic splicing and testing equipment, including fusion splicers, OTDRs (Optical Time Domain Reflectometers), power meters, and light sources to ensure fiber optic cable integrity and performance.
• Conduct thorough testing and troubleshooting of fiber optic links to identify and resolve issues such as breaks, bends, or bad splices
• Participate in newly built fiber link acceptance test, Snap collection and follow up
• Knowledgeable in fiber counts to properly select the tray size, splicer settings and type of closure required.
• Maintain accurate records of splicing activities, test results, and inventory usage.
• Adhere to safety protocols and industry standards to ensure a safe working environment during all operations.
• Ability to read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required
• Read, interpret, and update network maps, splice schematics, and engineering field notes
• Coordinate with other team members and third-party stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks.
• Provide accurate and detailed documentation of completed work, including splicing and testing results.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment
• ISP: Inside terminations, installing fiber termination panels, OTDR and power meter testing.
• Perform Corrective Maintenance during faults and planned Preventative Maintenance
• Conduct fiber optic cable installations, including pulling, terminating, and securing cables.

Core Competencies, Knowledge And Experience:

Functional Competencies:

• Proficiency with fiber optic splicing tools and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of fiber optic cable splicing techniques including but not limited to single fusion, mass-fusion and mechanical method
• Knowledge of fiber optic testing including but not limited to power meter, ORL, OTDR, CD and PMD
• Knowledge of fiber optic cable types, make-up of fiber optic cables, and manufacturer specifications to prevent damage of cables
• Knowledge of various manufacturers OSP and ISP splice enclosures and termination panels
• Knowledge of basic public right of way and inside plant safety measures
• Knowledge of data center security processes and adhere to the measures they put in place·
• Strong understanding of fiber optic cable construction and network design.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.
• Works outdoors for extended periods.
• Exposed to extreme weather conditions
• Commit to safe work – there is nothing more important
• Must have technical / professional qualifications: 
• Minimum of Diploma or Degree in Telecommunication or related fields
• 5 years’ experience acquiring Hands-on experience with fiber optic installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance on both Arial and underground topography. experience in fiber optic splicing, termination, testing, cable pulling and pole rigging. 

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering, or Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science with at least 2 years of experience in fiber optics maintenance and installation
• Health and Safety Certification
• Working at Height and fall arresting Certification
• Experience in fiber deployment projects

How To Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to create/ update your candidate profile on the recruitment portal and then Click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume