Outside Plant (OSP) Technicians & Engineers

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Full Time
Sovereign Communications

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for installation, maintenance, and fault restoration of Safaricom’s OSP fibre network – FTTH, FTTB, and national backhaul/backbone links – supporting Safaricom Home Fibre, enterprise, and base station connectivity across an assigned region or cluster.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Install, splice, test & commission fibre networks (FTTH, FTTB, backhaul)
  • Restore faults within SLA & escalate via NOC ticketing systems
  • Read designs, maps & site surveys; coordinate permits & wayleaves
  • Maintain documentation, reports & QA standards
  • Adhere to EHS policy & represent Safaricom/partner brand professionally

Required Qualifications

  • Diploma/Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronics or related field
  • Fibre optic certification (FOA CFOT or equivalent) preferred/required
  • 1-3+ years OSP fibre experience; Safaricom-linked experience an advantage
  • Valid driving license (Class B/C)
  • Familiarity with GPON/EPON, Safaricom standards & fault ticketing systems
  • Clean background/security clearance

KEY SKILLS

  • Fusion splicing, OTDR, VFL, power meter testing
  • FTTH/FTTB & backhaul installation experience
  • SLA-driven fault resolution
  • GIS/route map interpretation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • High standard documentation & reporting
  • PPE compliance & working-at-height

Added advantage

  • WORK AT HEIGHT CERTIFICATION
  • KPLC CLASS 14 CERTIFICATE
  • VALID DRIVING LICENCE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9TH SEPTEMBER 2026

SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO

hr@sovereigncommunication.co.ke

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

  • Cover letter
  • Relevant academic and professional credentials
  • Updated CV
  • Expected gross salary