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At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description : Company Description

First Quantum Minerals is a leading Canadian-based global mining & metals company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold & cobalt. As a company, we strive for continuous excellence and after 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers, exporting millions of tonnes of concentrate from multiple countries to customers worldwide. Our operations and future developments span across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and the Americas, and we are globally recognised for our specialist technical, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to unlock value from complex mineral projects and deliver rewarding careers for our people, returns for our shareholders and sustainable development for the many local communities that host our operations. As we expand our operations, continue to provide metals to build the modern world and shift to a low carbon, greener economy in the years ahead, our mining projects will continue to require the best and the brightest talent to help us solve the emerging challenges of our time, shape our business and unlock opportunities for our future.

Job Description

Although our production and financial results are the engine that drives our business, it is the depth of capability in our people that will continue to determine First Quantum’s ongoing success. Reporting to the Regional IT Manager - EMEA of our IT division, this role will form an integral part of our Regional IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing our enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on Cisco technologies. You will ensure network reliability, performance and security to support business operations. The role will demand a high level of technical expertise in network hardware, software and protocols. The incumbent will work within a team of other technical and support staff and may be required to interact with external vendors and customers as well as internal stakeholders such as project managers and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities :

The Network Engineer’s general accountabilities include, but are not limited to, the below :

Install, configure and maintain Cisco network devices, including routers, switches and wireless controllers.

Provide Tier 2 / Tier 3 support for network-related issues, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and service requests.

Monitor network performance and troubleshoot latency, bottlenecks and other network issues.

Manage and support Cisco technologies such as Cisco ASA, Meraki, Nexus and Catalyst platforms.

Perform routine network maintenance and upgrades, including firmware updates and patches.

Document network configurations, procedures, and policies.

Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams on projects and system integrations.

Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards and best practices.

Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed.

Ensure the Group Standards for Networking Architecture and Technology are adhered to in our mining operations.

Adds / Moves and Changes on a Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Deployment and Support of Cloud Manager Video Conferencing hardware

Troubleshoot issues related to connectivity between different devices on the same network segment

Support and troubleshoot network issues and coordinate with vendors.

Maintain detailed technical documentation.

Provide recommendations on improvements to network performance.

Manage vendor / stakeholder relationships and SLAs relating to network services.

Support other teams during new provisioning, ongoing maintenance windows, development work, with IP networking / sysadmin expertise.

Collaborate with other IT teams to resolve complex problems.

Plan for future growth by implementing scalable solutions.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Cisco certifications preferred (CCNP, or higher).

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.

Experience with SDWAN technology

Understanding of how SIP trunks can be deployed in an Enterprise Phone System.

Experience & Technical Skills Required :

Proven experience as a Network Support Engineer with a focus on Cisco networking equipment.

Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies (TCP / IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, QoS).

Experience with Cisco IOS, NX-OS, and Meraki dashboard management.

Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.).

Knowledge of network security principles and technologies (Firewalls, VPNs, ACLs).

Experience with SDWAN technology

Understanding of how SIP trunks can be deployed in an Enterprise Phone System.

Other Requirements :

Candidates must have the right to work in the applicable region without visa sponsorship

Mobile. Willingness to work and travel across FQM’s operations and locations worldwide

Flexible hours due to 24-hour support model.

Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in other languages highly regarded

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.

Core Values & Behavioural Profile :

FQM’s culture is centred on fostering innovation, harnessing original thinking and challenging convention. We work Bolder, Smarter, Driven, Together. These 4 pillars are the keys to our growth in the past, the success of our present, and the foundations of our continued evolution and improvement into the future.

BOLDER

Comfortable in an atmosphere where freedom, flexibility and challenging convention

Versatile and thrives in a challenging environment

Risk assessment ability and ability to balance competing interests of businesses

Strong ability to navigate complexity, operate with minimal bureaucracy and act strategically

Highly flexible an adaptable to fast changing priorities

SMARTER

Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative and work with minimal supervision

Identify and implement opportunities for improvement

DRIVEN

Aspires for excellence, setting high standards and taking accountability for performance

Thrives in high pressure, demanding, deadline-driven environment

TOGETHER

Calm, confident and collaborative with an approachable, professional demeanour

Willingness to perform work scope outside of the core responsibilities of the role

Ability to develop and sustain relationships and trust with stakeholders and vendors

High level of personal credibility and strong adherence to the highest ethical standards

Additional Information

First Quantum Benefits

A dynamic, challenging and extraordinary working environment where safety is a number one priority

Opportunity to develop within a growing company that is currently one of the world's top 10 copper producers

Highly competitive base compensation & financial incentives (discretionary bonuses & Long-term share plan)

Leave options aligned with local market best practice

Performance over presence culture & flexible working environment as per business requirements

Diversity & Inclusion

At FQM, while at the beginning of our D&I journey, we are committed to embedding the principles of diversity and inclusion into our culture, company and practices with the aim of ensuring an environment of equity irrespective of race, gender age, religion, identity or experience.

Office or Operation’s Location

Cape Town

Hybrid work (3 office days per week)

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Responsibilities

• Day to day Operational administration of network infrastructure, this includes but not limited to.
• Routers, Switches and Wireless infrastructure
• Network and patch rooms and areas (All Clover sites)
• Internet Access
• Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure and services
• Local Area Networks (LAN) Infrastructure and services
• DMZ, Firewall, VPN, APN and Proxy infrastructure and services
• Fixed infrastructure (Fibre and Ethernet cabling)
• Ensure system performance and service level agreements (SLA) are achieved.
• Effective monitoring of related infrastructure (Network Operations Centre (NOC))
• Work with third party service providers to ensure efficient operations.
• Work with Impala BIIS team for successful operation and integration of network infrastructure
• Dealing with users and network related calls daily.
• Effective documentation of areas of responsibility.
• Standard operating procedures (SOP) creation and maintenance
• Creation and maintenance of Architectural drawing for all OT installations.
• Creation and maintenance of Logical drawings for all OT related installations within
• area of responsibility will be limited to the OT environment and ICT integration.
• Project management within area or responsibility (small network projects and additions)

Experience

• CompTIA A+ N+
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• 5 years in an operational role with a strong background on Cisco administration and
• equipment
• 5 years network infrastructure experience
• 5 years network operations management
• 5 years vendor management
• 5 years understanding of Firewall integration into network services
• In depth knowledge of L2 and L3 routing as well as routing protocols with emphasis on OSPF

Teraco Data Environments

2025/07/03 Gauteng

Job Reference Number: NE_JB1

Department: IT

Business Unit

Industry: Information Technology

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

The key function of this position is to be a technical support resource to support the local network for Power Monitoring, IT and Security. Part of the duties will be to travel to the outside stations on an ad hoc basis for upgrades and changes. This role must be available to work after hours and be on standby from a standby roster.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The key function of this position is to be a technical support resource to support the local network for Power Monitoring, IT and Security. Part of the duties will be to travel to the outside stations on an ad hoc basis for upgrades and changes. This role must be available to work after hours and be on standby from a standby roster. This role will also need you to be the escalation point for the Tier 1 resource.

Main Functions Of The Job

The main functions of the role are, but are not limited to:

• Remote IT Network troubleshooting and support, predominately layer 2;
• Logging and updating calls via the ticketing system;
• Interaction with other providers and service providers;
• Interactive relationship with management;
• Maintenance of Security, IT and Environmental networks on all sites;
• Maintaining Wi-Fi on all sites including monthly wi-fi health reports;
• Maintain the Network backup tool;
• Involvement in the design of the network & maintain network documentation;
• Configuring, Installing and maintenance of network switches;
• Management & implementation of Clearpass switch configurations & implementation of device configuration updates;
• Comply to all policies and procedures, including strict compliance to Teraco’s information security policies and procedures;
• Identification & escalation of information security risk, as it relates to network and other areas of responsibility;
• Incident response and management; Problem resolution within agreed timelines;
• Afterhours user support, as per the standby roster.
  
  

• Excellent interpersonal relations.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Attention to detail imperative.
• Ability to multi-task is essential.
• Able to perform under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Open to learning and growth essential.
• Take accountability and ownership.
  
  

• Matric;
• Technical qualification /IT Diploma - CCNA/ACMA certified; CCNP advantageous;
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a networking technical support role;
• Accustomed to working in a high-energy environment;
• Windows Server and Windows 10/11 experience - advantageous
• Technical competence and understanding is vital;
• Valid South African Driver’s License;
• Basic understanding of Network Security
• Excellent understanding of switching and routing and their related technologies - TCP/IP, IP Addressing, CIDR and DNS. STP, VPN technologies, OSPF, ZTNA, SDN.

Reference: NWA002931-Njabu-3
If you are an experienced Network Engineer who wants to make a difference in a continuously growing company, then APPLY NOW!

The Network Engineer role is responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and documenting the network security infrastructure.

• Relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications, plus appropriate Diploma
• Experience and product-specific training
• 5 Years’ experience
• Willing to work extended hours/shifts
• Willing to travel
• ITIL or Networking certificates (advantageous)
• Administration of Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Access Control (NAC), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. If you wish to send your CV via email, forward your CV to and copy the reference number in the subject line of your e-mail.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other opportunities that appear for which you might be more suitable.

For more information contact:
Njabulo Ndzimande on
IT Recruitment Consultant

• Execute network deployment, migration, and upgrades based on design specifications
• Install and configure network equipment
• Participate in structured rollouts and infrastructure refresh projects
• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and apply firmware updates
• Monitor and optimize network performance across switching, routing, and firewalls
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation
• Update diagrams, configurations, and standard procedures
• Generate routine reports on network performance and incidents

• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting enterprise network environments
• Strong understanding of IP networking, routing/switching fundamentals, and firewall configuration
• Certifications:
  • CompTIA Network+ or Security+
  • Cisco CCNA Security
  • PaloAlto PCNSA
  • Vendor-specific (e.g., Arista and Mellanox)
• Experience with SD-WAN (VeloCloud preferred)
• VOIP fundamentals, including SIP, RTP, and QoS
• Exposure to cloud networking (Azure or AWS)
• Familiarity with scripting (Python and PowerShell) and network automation
• Hands-on with wireless networking (Meraki)
• Network performance monitoring and management platforms

Are you a skilled Network Engineer ready to take the lead in a dynamic, high-performance environment?

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Network Engineer to join a progressive infrastructure team based in Bellville, Cape Town . This role is ideal for a tech-savvy professional who thrives in complex environments and is ready to step into a leadership-focused position within a hybrid network infrastructure.

Working on behalf of a leading client in the IT solutions space, this position offers the chance to play a pivotal role in designing, maintaining, and evolving a robust and secure network architecture across both on-premise and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, deployment, and support of hybrid network infrastructure
• Provide technical oversight and ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices
• Drive operational excellence by coordinating day-to-day networking activities
• Act as the technical lead during network-related incidents
• Maintain and update disaster recovery plans for networking systems
• Set and enforce configuration and security standards
• Collaborate on resource planning and task allocation within the team

Key Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Cisco certification (CCNA/CCNP)
• 35 years experience in network support
• Strong understanding of Cisco DNA, Meraki, Splunk, Linux, GCP, or Microsoft Azure (advantageous)
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent problem-solving and time management abilities
• Willingness to work after hours or on standby when required
• Valid Code 8 drivers licence

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• Review client requirements and collaborate with other IT engineers to define the optimal networking and firewalling solutions in accordance with organisational policies.
• Design and implement new network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current networks.
• Configure firewalls for usage, manage their day-to-day operations and perform regular maintenance through upgrades and patches to ensure optimal performance, maximise network efficiency and security.
• Configure, manage and maintain secure intra- and inter-organisational communication channels, such as VPNs and IPSec tunnels.
• Perform quarterly firewall health checks removing unnecessary rules, interfaces, etc. and optimising rules where possible.
• Assist with the installation, configuration and support of network equipment across the LAN, WLAN, WAN and SD-WAN, both wired and wireless.
• Participate in cross-functional troubleshooting support for internal and external clients and network fault investigations.
• Liaise with network service providers and vendors, ensuring service level agreements are met and organisational policies and principles adhered to.
• Maximise network performance through ongoing monitoring and optimisation.
• Ensure supporting documentation and diagrams remain up to date.
• Ensure all network equipment is sufficiently secured (logically and physically), so that no unauthorised access can be gained.
• Provide monthly reporting as required.
• Maintain Network Monitoring Tools
• Configure, Manage and Support Network Access Control (NAC) Systems