REGIONAL FIBER OPERATIONS OFFICER @ HALOTEL
Halotel is recruiting a Regional Fiber Operations Officer to lead regional fiber operations across all zones by establishing structured management systems and clear reporting lines. The primary goal is to enforce Operations and Maintenance (O&M) standards to achieve a 99.99% network uptime for backbone and metro fiber networks through disciplined execution and accountability.
The successful candidate will develop preventive maintenance programs, including OTDR testing and route patrols, while managing major network outages and ensuring SLA-based restoration of services. The officer will also be responsible for conducting root cause analysis (RCA) after incidents and overseeing regional resource allocation and OPEX control, ensuring all local authorities and stakeholders are effectively managed across various regions in Tanzania.
The successful candidate will develop preventive maintenance programs, including OTDR testing and route patrols, while managing major network outages and ensuring SLA-based restoration of services. The officer will also be responsible for conducting root cause analysis (RCA) after incidents and overseeing regional resource allocation and OPEX control, ensuring all local authorities and stakeholders are effectively managed across various regions in Tanzania.
Key Requirements
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications with focus on fiber optic operations.
At least 5 years in multi-region or national field leadership roles.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or Business Administration.
Strong technical expertise in DWDM, SDH, GPON, and large-scale IP/MPLS networks.
Proficiency in fiber testing, splicing, and modern O&M methodologies.
Proven leadership in managing large cross-functional field teams of over 100 staff.
Experience overseeing multi-million-dollar regional OPEX budgets and resource allocation.
Strong knowledge of Tanzania's telecom environment, including TCRA and NICTBB frameworks.
Ability to implement preventive maintenance programs such as OTDR testing and route patrols.
Experience in conducting detailed root cause analysis (RCA) and coordinating rapid-response teams.