Job: Senior Fiber Planning & Transmission Engineer at Halotel \u2013 April 2026
\nOrganization background:
\nRewarded in 2017 by the Stevie International Awards as the \u201cFastest Growing Enterprise in the Middle East and Africa\u201d, Halotel have proven its ambition to become the leader in the telecommunication market in Africa.
\nAs part of the international Vietnamese telecommunication group \u201cViettel Group\u201d, Halotel strive to provide the best service with high technology and reasonable price in Africa. With more than 20,000 km of Fiber Optic Cable, Halotel\u2019s network is the most reliable connection at high-speed covering up to 95% of the Population in Tanzania.
\nHalotel is always looking for individual who are Professionals, Talented and Passionate about telecommunication as we are, to join our Family in building the Fastest Growing Telecom in Tanzania.
\nPosition title:
\nSenior Fiber Planning & Transmission Engineer
\nJob purpose:
\nTo serve as the principal technical architect for Halotel\u2019s national fiber and transmission network. This role is responsible for the strategic design, capacity forecasting, and technical integrity of the DWDM, SDH, and GPON ecosystems. The Senior Engineer ensures that all backbone, distribution, and last-mile networks are highly resilient, scalable, and flawlessly integrated with the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB).
\nRequired qualifications & experience:<\/p>\n
Industry experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the telecommunications sector, specifically within fiber optics (OFC), engineering, core transmission planning, and network architecture.<\/p>\n
Education: Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.<\/p>\n
Technical proficiency: Deep understanding of DWDM, SDH, GPON technologies, and large-scale IP\/MPLS network architectures. Expert proficiency with GIS planning software (e.g., GE Small world, MapInfo) and optical design tools.<\/p>\n
Leadership: Proven track record of leading technical engineering teams, directing complex designs projects, and managing multi-million dollar CAPEX infrastructure budgets.<\/p>\n
Local context: Strong knowledge of the Tanzanian telecom landscape, including familiarity with TCRA regulations, national spectrum allocation, and NICTBB operational protocols.<\/p>\n
Reporting to:\u00a0Director of Fiber Infrastructure & Network Strategy
\nWorkplace:
\nAll regions, Tanzania
\nEmployment benefits:<\/p>\n
Attractive remuneration based on experience and business result outcome.<\/p>\n
Company health insurance plan.<\/p>\n
Employee allowances.<\/p>\n
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