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Joshua Odendaal
Fibre Specialist
Nylstroom
Summary
Certified and accomplished Fibre Network Designer and Technician with 4+ years of hands-on experience in
the design, installation, and maintenance of high-performance fibre optic networks. Recognized for managing
end-to-end infrastructure projects including planning, network mapping, splicing, and CAD design. Proven
leadership in high-scale developments such as Kokanje Retirement Village and Die Oog Old Age Estate,
each involving 600+ homes. Adept at both strategic design and field-level execution.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Fibre Network Designer & Technician
Megs Waterberg
Nylstroom
06.2021 - Current
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
- Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
- Designed and implemented fibre optic networks for residential, rural, and commercial zones across
Limpopo. - - Led planning and project management for Kokanje Retirement Village (600+ homes), including route
mapping, network architecture, and deployment oversight. - - Currently managing full design and rollout of Die Oog Old Age Estate (600 homes), including project
budgeting, CAD-based planning, and infrastructure deployment. - - Oversaw the maintenance and expansion of Modimolle town's fibre network, including troubleshooting,
cabinet upkeep, and network integrity checks. - - Directed teams for splicing, testing (OTDR), and cabinet configurations in both GPON and P2P
environments.
Semi-Skilled Boilermaker
Big L Steel
Nylstroom
06.2020 - 06.2021
- - Interpreted architectural plans for fabrication and welding tasks
- - Operated heavy-duty tools including plasma cutters, rolling machines, and grinders
- - Delivered structural steelwork including frames, enclosures, and site-specific projects
Education
Fibre Testing Specialist - Fibre Optics
04.2001 -
- Degree Awarded with [Honors]
Fibre Network Design Specialist - Fibre Optics
04.2001 -
- Degree Awarded with [Honors]
Certified Fibre Optic Technician - FIbre Optics
04.2001 -
- Degree Awarded with [Honors]
Shared Pole Route Specialist - Fibre Optics
04.2001 -
- Degree Awarded with [Honors]
Certificate of Completion - English Teaching
04.2001 -
- [PAT or SAT] [Number] Score
Skills
Design implementation
Interests
Golfing
Drone Piloting
Rugby
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Fibre Network Designer & Technician - Megs Waterberg
06.2021 - Current
Semi-Skilled Boilermaker - Big L Steel
06.2020 - 06.2021
FOA - Fibre Testing Specialist, Fibre Optics
04.2001 -
FOA - Fibre Network Design Specialist, Fibre Optics
04.2001 -
FOA - Certified Fibre Optic Technician, FIbre Optics
04.2001 -
FOA - Shared Pole Route Specialist, Fibre Optics
04.2001 -
TEFL Professional Development Institute - Certificate of Completion , English Teaching
04.2001 -
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