Job Seeker Profile
Obey Z Mafovoto
ActiveFiber Technician | Telecommunications & IT Technician
Telecommunications Engineering graduate with 3+ years of practical experience in fiber networks, access networks, NOC operations, LAN/WAN, IT support and network infrastructure. Experienced in fiber installation, backbone deployment, fault resolution, network planning, fiber testing and high-bandwidth client support.
♙ Professional Summary
Telecommunications Engineering graduate with 3+ years of practical experience in fiber networks, access networks, NOC operations, LAN/WAN, IT support and network infrastructure. Experienced in fiber installation, backbone deployment, fault resolution, network planning, fiber testing and high-bandwidth client support.
ⓘ Candidate Information
Current LocationBulawayo, Zimbabwe
Experience3+ years
Current PositionFiber Technician | Telecommunications & IT Technician
Expected SalaryUSD 500
Availability / NoticeImmediate
⚙ Skills
◎ Languages
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▣ Work Experience
Assistant Fiber Technician, AFINET (formerly Dark Fiber Africa), Bulawayo — 2025–Present. Installs and maintains fiber infrastructure, including HDPE duct blowing and overhead and underground backbone deployment; resolves fiber faults; supports network planning and design; services high-bandwidth clients including NetOne Zimbabwe, FastJet and other telecom operators; supports fiber link handovers, testing and network completion activities.
Computer Software and Hardware Technician, SONTOS IT Solutions, Kadoma — 2024–2025. Provided hardware, software and end-user technical support to NGOs and corporate clients; completed Starlink installations and IT equipment upgrades and servicing for Kadoma General Hospital; supported cloud infrastructure, backup and recovery; supported Windows, Linux, software updates, basic web development and AutoCAD.
Assistant Technician – Industrial Attachment, TelOne Zimbabwe, Bulawayo CBD — 1 year. Supported switching operations, voice network configuration, NOC monitoring, network performance checks, troubleshooting, data center infrastructure, data network troubleshooting and UNM2000/iMaster configuration; assisted with copper and fiber access faults, FTTH/FTTB installations, GPON deployment and fault resolution; supported long-distance fiber optic and microwave transmission networks and routine transmission-site power checks.
Major projects include DFA Bulawayo–Beitbridge fiber project (450 km, 144-core cable); AFINET Bulawayo–Victoria Falls fiber project (460 km, 144-core cable); DFA Bulawayo–Zvishavane fiber project (244 km, 96-core cable); DP Telecoms Bulawayo–Victoria Falls underground fiber project; DFA–NetOne fiber link deployments and handovers; POTRAZ community information center Starlink installations across Matebeleland; Ntabazinduna Police Training Center TelOne LAN project; TelOne FAMONA and Northend Bulawayo FTTH GPON project; TelOne GPON deployment across Bulawayo CBD; and TelOne LAN and fiber links for ZBC Montrose, MineEntra 2025 and Parliament Budget Planning 2025.
Computer Software and Hardware Technician, SONTOS IT Solutions, Kadoma — 2024–2025. Provided hardware, software and end-user technical support to NGOs and corporate clients; completed Starlink installations and IT equipment upgrades and servicing for Kadoma General Hospital; supported cloud infrastructure, backup and recovery; supported Windows, Linux, software updates, basic web development and AutoCAD.
Assistant Technician – Industrial Attachment, TelOne Zimbabwe, Bulawayo CBD — 1 year. Supported switching operations, voice network configuration, NOC monitoring, network performance checks, troubleshooting, data center infrastructure, data network troubleshooting and UNM2000/iMaster configuration; assisted with copper and fiber access faults, FTTH/FTTB installations, GPON deployment and fault resolution; supported long-distance fiber optic and microwave transmission networks and routine transmission-site power checks.
Major projects include DFA Bulawayo–Beitbridge fiber project (450 km, 144-core cable); AFINET Bulawayo–Victoria Falls fiber project (460 km, 144-core cable); DFA Bulawayo–Zvishavane fiber project (244 km, 96-core cable); DP Telecoms Bulawayo–Victoria Falls underground fiber project; DFA–NetOne fiber link deployments and handovers; POTRAZ community information center Starlink installations across Matebeleland; Ntabazinduna Police Training Center TelOne LAN project; TelOne FAMONA and Northend Bulawayo FTTH GPON project; TelOne GPON deployment across Bulawayo CBD; and TelOne LAN and fiber links for ZBC Montrose, MineEntra 2025 and Parliament Budget Planning 2025.
♧ Education
Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering; 10 O Level subjects including Mathematics and English; Book Prize – Best Graduating Student in Telecommunications Engineering
▣ Software / Tools
UNM2000, iMaster, PuTTY, Cacti, OSS tools, MikroTik, OTDR, optical power meter, light source, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Windows, Linux
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