Outside Plant Coordinator

Recruiter:

PlaceTalent

Job Ref:

JHB000403/NC

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is a leading network infrastructure company specializing in the design and construction of fiber networks. Operating across multiple states in the USA, they play a key role in broadband expansion projects, delivering end-to-end solutions with a strong focus on customer service, reliability, speed, and quality.

POSITION INFO:
Job Overview
The OSP Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and tracking of outside plant (OSP) construction activities. This includes managing in-house and subcontractor teams, initiating cable drop authorizations (locates), scheduling on site work, verifying contractor billing and ensuring timely project completion. The OSP coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring that the network infrastructure is live and ready for the customer’s fiber installation. The success of this role lies in how well internal and external OSP teams are managed daily.

Required Experience & Skills

Must have a matric or equivalent qualification
Telecommunications or fiber maintenance background
A strong command of spoken English
Willing to work night shifts to align with USA business hours
Proficiency with dispatch and contractor coordination using operational systems and excel-based tracking tools
Strong organizational and customer service skills
Proficiency in excel and operational support tools
Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple teams
Ability to work effectively with internal and external field teams

Key Responsibilities

Schedule OSP teams to complete daily tasks
Manage and document all work on systems provided
Call in and track locates
Schedule and coordinate floating and civils teams
Communicate with customers
Follow through on all jobs until completion
Verify contractor invoices and work completion in accordance with agreements
Maintain accurate records across platforms
Attend daily scheduling calls and any other operational meetings as required.

Work Schedule & Compensation Notes

This is a full-time, non-exempt position based on a 40-hour work week.
Primarily based from the office around Melrose Johannesburg.
Working hours:
- 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Monday to Friday) – From the 2nd Sunday of March until the 1st Sunday of November
- 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Monday to Friday) – From the 1st Sunday in November until the 2nd Sunday of March
- US public holidays will apply. South African public holidays will not apply
- 15 days of leave

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