FIBER INSTALLER – Paratus Telecommunications 23 views

A minimum of Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science is commonly required, along with a valid Namibian driver’s licence. Relevant technical certificates — such as NQF Level 4 in Electrical Engineering, ICT, or Telecommunications from a Namibian TVET college — are highly valued, and on-the-job fibre splicing or OTDR training (often provided by employers) is expected.

Daily tasks include installing, testing, and troubleshooting fibre optic cables across urban and rural sites, often using fusion splicers and OTDRs, and coordinating with civil works teams for trenching or duct installation. Installers frequently travel across regions like Khomas, Erongo, or Oshana, work outdoors in variable weather, and must complete documentation and customer handover reports in line with Namibian telecom regulations and internal SLAs.

Namibian employers emphasise reliability, safety compliance (aligned with OSH Act No. 8 of 2022), and strong interpersonal skills due to frequent client-facing interactions in both English and local languages. Punctuality, adaptability to infrastructure challenges (e.g., limited access roads or power supply), and respect for community protocols — especially in communal land areas — are routinely expected and assessed during field supervision.

With experience and additional certifications (e.g., NQF Level 5 in Network Infrastructure or Cisco CCNA), installers may advance to roles such as Field Supervisor, Fibre Commissioning Engineer, or Technical Trainer. Some transition into project coordination or vendor management positions, particularly with growing fibre rollout initiatives supported by the Namibian government’s National Broadband Plan and ICT regulator (NCC).

Legally mandated benefits include 20 days’ annual leave, sick leave, and maternity/paternity leave under the Namibian Labour Act. Most established telecom employers offer group medical aid through Namibian providers (e.g., MAF or NAMFISA-registered schemes) and contribute to a pension fund or retirement annuity, often aligned with the Namibian Pension Funds Act and administered via local financial institutions.

Applications are usually submitted via company websites, LinkedIn, or Namibian job portals like Careers24 or JobMail, often requiring a CV, certified ID copy, driver’s licence, and qualification certificates. Employers prioritise proven field experience (even informal), safety awareness, basic tool-handling competence, willingness to undergo Namibian-specific fibre certification (e.g., through NCC-accredited trainers), and evidence of reliable transport and communication in English.