Halotel has officially announced multiple senior-level employment opportunities for experienced telecommunications professionals across Tanzania for April 2026. These positions are aimed at strengthening the company’s national fiber optic infrastructure and expanding its high-speed connectivity network across the country.
As one of the fastest-growing telecom companies in Africa and a member of Viettel Group, Halotel continues to invest heavily in advanced telecommunications technologies and nationwide fiber expansion.
About Halotel
Awarded in 2017 by the Stevie International Awards as the Fastest Growing Enterprise in the Middle East and Africa, Halotel has proven its ambition to become a leading force in Africa’s telecommunications industry. With more than 20,000 km of fiber optic cable, Halotel currently provides one of the most reliable high-speed networks in Tanzania, covering up to 95% of the population. The company is now inviting qualified, talented, and passionate professionals to join its growing team.
Available Positions
1. Director of Fiber Infrastructure & Network Strategy
This senior leadership role focuses on leading the strategic expansion, maintenance, and optimization of Halotel’s national fiber optic network. The successful candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of the four-tier network architecture, including:
- Backbone
- Distribution
- Metro
- Last Mile
The role also ensures seamless integration with the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) and uninterrupted connectivity for all BTS sites.
Reports to: CTO / CEO
Workplace: All regions, Tanzania
2. Senior Fiber Planning & Transmission Engineer
This role serves as the principal technical architect for Halotel’s national fiber and transmission network. The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- strategic network design
- capacity forecasting
- DWDM, SDH, and GPON ecosystem integrity
- backbone and last-mile scalability
- NICTBB integration
This is a highly technical senior engineering role requiring extensive telecom infrastructure planning expertise.
Reports to: Director of Fiber Infrastructure & Network Strategy
Workplace: All regions, Tanzania
3. Regional Fiber Operations Officer
This position focuses on the operational management, maintenance, and expansion of Halotel’s fiber infrastructure across all regional branches in Tanzania. The officer will act as the bridge between national strategy and regional implementation while ensuring:
- field team coordination
- reduced MTTR
- efficient fault management
- continuous network availability
- compliance with telecom standards
Reports to: Director of Fiber Infrastructure & Network Strategy
Workplace: All regions, Tanzania
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants for all positions must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in telecommunications, specifically fiber optics and transmission
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- or related field
- Strong knowledge of:
- DWDM
- SDH
- GPON
- IP/MPLS network architecture
- Familiarity with TCRA regulations and NICTBB operational protocols
- Proven leadership experience managing large teams and multi-million-dollar budgets
For the engineering role, proficiency in GIS planning software such as GE Smallworld and MapInfo is an added advantage.
Employment Benefits
Successful candidates will enjoy:
- Attractive salary package based on experience and performance
- Company health insurance plan
- Employee allowances
- Career growth opportunities within a leading telecom company
Application Method
Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter to: HR@halotel.co.tz, Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible since the closing date has not been specified.
Equal Opportunity
Halotel is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages applications from qualified persons, including people with disabilities.
