Assistant Fibre Optic Technician at SARAO - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

• Part of the Electronics team responsible for supporting the optical fibre network at telescope site,in the delivery of the Radio astronomy telescopes such as MeerKAT Extension and SKA-1 Mid Dish fibre network (DFN) and related activities within the goals of the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the optical fibre installation team in DFN construction activities such as Pulling of cables through the 2-way micro duct as well as related Fibre optic construction activities as to when required.
• Ensuring that fibre optic installation materials and equipment are always available and ready during fibre installation tasks.
• Assist in DFN construction activities for MK+ and SKA-MID projects as well as optical fibre network site related activities as to when required
• Assist fibre installation team in performing troubleshooting tasks such as OTDR tests, Conduction link loss measurement and any other related troubleshooting tasks in an effort to timely restore the network
• Assisting in preparation of patch panels
• Assist in cable preparation and termination
• Offer technical fibre installation support in DFN fibre related activities as require
• Cleaning and taking good care of OFN tools and equipment
• Check status of OFN tools e.g. calibration records.
• Reporting any issues on OFN tools for timely repair
• Support DFN work as assigned

Key Requirements:
Qualification:

• Grade 12 (Advantageous with Maths and Physics)
• Basic Fibre optics training is an added advantage
• Valid Driver’s license

Experience:

• 1 year Fibre Optic splicing experience

Knowledge:

• Understand and identify the different types of optical connectors.
• Fusion Splicing
• Cable preparation
• Patch Panel preparation and termination
• Basic fibre knowledge

Additional Notes:

• Display excellent interpersonal skills.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Work in remote locations
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Handle multiple tasks

Closes: November 12, 2024