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SPEC Fiber Optic Planning & Performance

Posting Country:  Congo, the Democratic Republic of the
Date Posted:  15 Jul 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodacom, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. 
 

Role Purpose

Planning, Design & Test

  •  Plan and design new fiber infrastructures NLD, Metro, FTTH \ B for the Financial Year Rollout
  • Re-design the Fiber network in compliance with Best Gigabit Network Target and footprint expansions 
  • Perform Fiber Network Survey and produce Transmission Reports
  •  Design Network Resilience in compliance with Group Tech 25-30 strategy
  • Align with VBU & CBU strategy on FTTH \ B network and generate the scopes of work
  • Supervise the FTTH \ B Network rollout and expansion to new home-connected
  • In-charge of Next Generation Fiber Networking Proof Of Concept

   Performances Management

  • Proactively plan and upgrade fiber link running closer to 70% threshold of the configured capacity
  • Interface with Transport Divisions on Capacity requirements and New Integrations on the F.O.N
  • In-charge of the Optic Fibers Network changes implementation
  • Interface with the Optic Fiber Active Equipment Suppliers for new Features implementation and Software upgrades
  • In-chage of the monthly domestic and international Leased Lines SLA monitoring & delivery

Technical Support

  •  Technical Support to EBU & VBU on fiber services SLA
  • Support fiber field maintenance teams with fiber infrastructure planning details
  • Support offices and shop integartion to fiber infrastructure

Project Implementation

  • Co-ordinate the installation of the new fiber links NLD, FTTS, FTTH \ B.
  •  Supervise the Integration of New fiber links NLD, FTTS, FTTH \ B into the live network
  • Perform Acceptance Tests in coordination with Field Operations

D.B Management

  • Keep an updated record of the fiber network resources allocations & utilization
  •  Keep a records of the fiber networks documents (as-built, kmz, splicing diagram, …)
  • Keep updated the fiber network planning and performances databases with most accurate information, provide access to authorized staffs \ users
  • Draw and Update weekly the Vodacom DRC Optic Fibers Networks Architecture and Usage Databas
  • Plan, provision & keep a record of fiber network resources
  • Follow up daily & weekly on fiber network rollout, ensure delivery in compliance with project SCOPE & delivery SLA

Role Requirement

Compliance

  • Follow up on new project implementations, enforcing the compliance with the SoW and HSE
  • Enforce the compliance to Vodafone HSE standard by Fiber Services Suppliers
  • Enforce the compliance to ARPTC fiber planning & implementation standard by Fiber Services Suppliers 

Efficiency

  • Plan, design and implement fiber sharing initiatives to save cost
  • Plan, Design and implement fiber Co-building initiatives to save cost

Administration

  •   Issue RFP, RFQ, Armonize for New Projects
  •  Evaluate fiber Suppliers and Vendors performances
  • Manage the F.O Active Equipment stock and outbound, ensuring 5% spares parts for each project.    
  • In-chage of the monthly Leased Lines SLA reconciliation & GRN with Services Providers 

 Optimize FTTS, FTTB \ H Networks

  •  Assist in determining technical outcomes of Project plans.
  •  Prioritize Outcomes in terms of critical path analysis.

Human Resources Management

  •  Identify Individuals to perform technical outcomes in accordance with project requirements

Skills and Computer Abilities

  • Google planning tools skills (google map, …)
  • Advanced skills (excel, word, project, visio …)
  • Transport Network Systems Design, Performances & Maintenance skills

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

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