75 Communications Engineer jobs in South Africa

Business Unit: Discovery Bank

Function: Banking

Date: 13 Oct 2025

Content and Communications Manager

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Bank

We're the world's first behavioural bank, designed with our clients in mind. We haven't changed just one thing, we've changed everything. Our main goal is to improve the financial health of our clients by helping change how they work with their money. Through Vitality Money, our clients will learn more about what it means to be financially healthy and get rewarded for managing their money well. If you are a problem solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, have the ability to change direction quickly when needed and / or love to dazzle your clients, Discovery Bank, has a job where you can be yourself and your best in an environment that is safe and nurturing.

Job Purpose

The Content & Communication Manager leads a team of content specialists responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality, client-facing content across digital and assisted channels. This includes FAQs, call centre scripts, app and website copy, and triggered communications. The role ensures content is clear, consistent, aligned with brand tone, and supports client understanding and engagement.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Team Leadership
• Lead and mentor a small team of content specialists.
• Allocate tasks, manage workloads, and support professional development.
• Foster collaboration across teams and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Content Strategy & Development
• Own and evolve the content strategy for client-facing communications.
• Develop and maintain content for FAQs, call centre scripts, app and website interfaces, and triggered communications.
• Ensure content is accurate, consistent, and aligned with Discovery Bank's tone and voice.
• Digital Innovation & Content Technology
• Stay ahead of digital trends in content creation, including AI-assisted writing, personalization engines, and voice interfaces.
• Evaluate and implement content tools (e.g. CMS platforms, chatbot builders, A/B testing tools) to streamline workflows and improve content delivery.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to ensure content is integrated seamlessly into digital experiences (e.g. app flows, web journeys, chatbots).
• Omnichannel Content Strategy
• Develop and maintain a cohesive content strategy across all digital touchpoints including mobile apps, websites, chatbots, email, and social media.
• Ensure content is responsive and adaptive to different devices and platforms.
• Personalization & Data-Driven Content
• Use client data and behavioural insights to tailor content for different segments and personas.
• Work with analytics and data science teams to measure content performance and optimize based on user engagement and feedback.
• Quality Assurance & Governance
• Oversee quality control and sign-off processes for all content.
• Ensure business rules and regulatory requirements are consistently applied across platforms.
• Maintain a single source of truth for content, incorporating business standards and change governance.
• Regulatory & Compliance Alignment
• Ensure all content complies with financial regulations, data privacy laws, and internal governance standards.
• Maintain audit trails and version histories for all client-facing content
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with Product, UX, Legal, Compliance, Marketing and Customer Service teams to ensure content meets client and business needs.
• Act as the central point of contact for content-related queries and updates.
• Insights & Optimisation
• Use customer insights and analytics to refine and improve content.
• Analyse performance of content and communications to identify opportunities for enhancement.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management on content effectiveness and engagement.
• Project & Process Management
• Manage content projects from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate content updates across channels and ensure timely execution.
• Support special projects and initiatives as required.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Proven experience in content management, digital communications, or UX writing (>5 years).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Experience working in digital banking or financial services is advantageous.
• Experience working with Knowledge Management systems is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and content management systems.
• Familiarity with customer journey mapping and UX principles.
• Experience with AI tools for content generation, translation, and summarisation.
• Must demonstrate proven ability in digital and content communication

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in relevant field (e.g. communication, content management)
• Strong track record of professional performance and communication

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Antenna design and industrialisation

Gather and influence customer requirements

Design and development of suitable solutions

Involvement in manufacturing setup, testing and QA

Participation in production planning and component sourcing decisions

Design of filters, duplexers, and splitters

Gather and influence customer requirements

Design and development of suitable solutions

Involvement in manufacturing setup, testing and QA

Participation in production planning and component sourcing decisions

Power and signal distribution

Consult with customers and end-users regarding their requirements

Gather customer requirements for power and signal reticulation on towers and related structures

Design, develop and industrialise appropriate solutions to serve identified needs

Ensure customer approvals and certifications are done

A degree in Electronics with specialisation in RF

A postgraduate qualification with specialisation in RF

Familiar with office productivity tools such as Google, MS Offi ce or similar

Proven competency in writing and authoring technical documentation

Between 3 - 5 Years

TEST AND MEASUREMENT SALES ENGINEER SANDTON Division: Communications & Measurement Reporting to: Divisional Manager Our client is urgently looking for a Test & Measurement Engineer for their operations in Sandton. Duties & Responsibilities: Sell test measurement equipment including high level Radio Frequency (RF) Communications equipment and recorder solutions utilising Agencies held by the Company into a geographically defined area. Services of the Sales support group: Prepare in conjunction with Management the yearly Budget for the area. Interface with all Principals when required. Build solid relationships with clients and Principals. Monthly forecast. Level of responsibility, Accountability & Authority: Responsible for selling appropriate solutions into the designated area, being accountable for the viability of the solutions as well as accountable for achieving the Budget at the required Gross Profit, as specified by the Company from time to time. The authority to decide on the solutions to be offered to the client, as well as signing of proposal documents up to the monetary value as specified by the Company. Qualifications & Training Required: BTech or National Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering Light current. Minimum of 4 years’ sales experience, with ability to work alone, self-motivated, and target driven. 4 years’ sales experience in Test & measurement, Radio Frequency knowledge is a must! Field Sales experience. Basic PC literacy, especially with Microsoft Suite. Competencies and Skills Required Technical skills as defined above. Communication skills, negotiation, information gathering, problem solving, Teamwork, understand industry, integrity, ethical conduct , and personal drive. Remuneration & Package Market Related CTC R20k based on experience and qualifications, including on Target Earnings, Pension, Medical Aid, Cellphone and Motor Vehicle allowance.

TEST AND MEASUREMENT SALES ENGINEER SANDTON Division: Communications & Measurement Reporting to: Divisional Manager Our client is urgently looking for a Test & Measurement Engineer for their operations in Sandton. Duties & Responsibilities: Sell test measurement equipment including high level Radio Frequency (RF) Communications equipment and recorder solutions utilising Agencies held by the Company into a geographically defined area. Services of the Sales support group: Prepare in conjunction with Management the yearly Budget for the area. Interface with all Principals when required. Build solid relationships with clients and Principals. Monthly forecast. Level of responsibility, Accountability & Authority: Responsible for selling appropriate solutions into the designated area, being accountable for the viability of the solutions as well as accountable for achieving the Budget at the required Gross Profit, as specified by the Company from time to time. The authority to decide on the solutions to be offered to the client, as well as signing of proposal documents up to the monetary value as specified by the Company. Qualifications & Training Required: BTech or National Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering Light current. Minimum of 4 years’ sales experience, with ability to work alone, self-motivated, and target driven. 4 years’ sales experience in Test & measurement, Radio Frequency knowledge is a must! Field Sales experience. Basic PC literacy, especially with Microsoft Suite. Competencies and Skills Required Technical skills as defined above. Communication skills, negotiation, information gathering, problem solving, Teamwork, understand industry, integrity, ethical conduct , and personal drive. Remuneration & Package Market Related CTC R20k based on experience and qualifications, including on Target Earnings, Pension, Medical Aid, Cellphone and Motor Vehicle allowance.

Company Description

Ndio, trading as Wennze, is a pan-African Internet Service Provider (ISP) and Managed Services Provider (MSP), delivering reliable internet connectivity and comprehensive technology management solutions for homes, businesses, and enterprises across Africa. Our core services include high-speed fiber internet, LTE-based wireless broadband, VoIP and cloud telephony, IT infrastructure setup and maintenance, cybersecurity, cloud services, and 24/7 technical support. We serve a diverse market ranging from households and SMEs to large enterprises, and NGOs. Ndio stands out with its Africa-wide reach, partnerships with top ISPs and mobile operators, and a digital-first support approach.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Network Engineer based in Western Cape, South Africa. The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. Day-to-day tasks include network administration and engineering, troubleshooting network issues, and maintaining network security. The role also involves creating and implementing network designs and collaborating with other teams to support the company's connectivity and managed services.

Qualifications

• Network Administration and Network Engineering skills
• Experience in troubleshooting network issues and maintaining network security
• Competence in Network Design
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Possession of relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

We run critical business systems across multiple brands, reliable, secure and well-architected networks are the backbone. You'll design, deploy and optimise the connectivity architecture that keeps people selling, factories running and customers served. If you enjoy solving thorny issues, improving systems and sharing knowledge, this is a role with impact.

What you'll own

• Design, deploy and optimise enterprise LAN/WLAN/WAN and Data Centre switching platforms.
• Provide third-line operational support for complex incidents and ensure network stability and performance (target: 98% SLA).
• Maintain and upgrade systems (patching, firmware, lifecycle planning) according to governance schedules.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security and Systems teams to drive operational excellence and share knowledge.
• Research and advise on strategic network decisions and emerging technologies that deliver business value.

What success looks like

• Stable, well-documented network platforms with measured improvements in availability and performance.
• Proactive identification and remediation of risk and degradation, measured against SLAs and monitoring alerts.
• Clear technical input into IT strategy and successful delivery of projects aligned to business needs.

Essential qualifications & Certs:

• CCNP
  : Cisco Certified Network Professional (Enterprise Infrastructure)
• CCNA
  : Cisco Certified Network Associate
• NSE4
  : FortiNet Network Security Expert

Desirable Certs:

• CCIE/CCNP
  (Data Centre, Wireless, Security)
• NSE7
  or equivalent design certifications

Your Experience & technical strengths:

• Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience
  designing and managing enterprise-scale networking, Wi-Fi, security and data-centre networks (5 years desirable for senior hires).
• Strong protocol & platform knowledge: STP, VRF, vPC, BGP, MPLS/SD-WAN, VLANs, QoS, NetFlow, SNMP and modern Wi-Fi standards a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
• Practical security experience: zone-based firewalling, IPS, IPSec VPNs, web filtering and Fortinet platforms.
• Data-centre skills: iSCSI, Fibre-Channel concepts, high-availability switching topologies.

Other practicals

• On-site presence is required and travel in South Africa and to regional sites (Namibia, Botswana, Zambia) may be required from time to time
• Manager
  : Networks Team Lead; this role does not carry direct reports but offers opportunities for cross-skilling and leadership in projects.

What we offer

• A stable, brand-diverse employer with development opportunities, certification support and clear career pathways.
• Competitive package (negotiable by experience), study leave for certifications and a practical, supportive IT team that values craftsmanship over buzzwords.

Take the Next Step with Us

At the heart of our
AVI Shared Services Divisions
is a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If reliable, well-engineered networks are your thing (and yes, we mean that in the neat-rack, zero-downtime way) this is the place for you.
Apply today to become a key player in our Infrastructure Network Team

About AVI Limited & IT Shared Services Division

At our company, we believe in collaboration and innovation to drive exceptional results. Our Shared Services departments, spanning IT, Finance, HR, Logistics, Digital, Marketing, and Field Marketing are essential to the growth of our industry-leading brands. We foster a high-performance culture where teamwork, accountability, and creative problem-solving are celebrated.

Our
AVI IT Shared Services Division
is the backbone of AVI's operational efficiency. As a proud SAP house, we utilise world-class ERP solutions to streamline operations and ensure seamless integration of technology across our businesses. The team is dedicated to maintaining robust systems and infrastructure, driving automation, improving processes, and safeguarding cybersecurity. By leveraging SAP and other cutting-edge tools, IT empowers our teams to work smarter, innovate, and deliver exceptional results.

Network Engineer

Recruiter:
Data Centrix

Job Ref:
JHB /MS

Date posted:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Managed Talent Solutions' client in the Aviation sector is looking for a Network Engineer to be based at their offices in the East Rand on contract. The successful candidate should have strong Cisco experience and must have a CCNP certification. Strong firewall experience using Fortinet/Sophos is essential along with a solid foundation in troubleshooting. The contract role

POSITION INFO:

• 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

The role of the Specialist Network Engineer encompasses many activities, including (but not limited to):

• Designing and managing complex network architectures, including cloud networking.
• Leading the troubleshooting of network issues to ensure high availability.
• Implementing and managing network security solutions, including firewalls and VPNs.
• Developing policies and best practices for network management.
• Collaborating with Senior Engineers to transfer research findings into scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Providing expert insights on specific tools, frameworks, or algorithms, ensuring the organization stays ahead in innovation.

• NQF 6 or a Degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT) field incorporating (but not limited to) Information Systems;
• Microsoft certification or Cisco Certification or AWS certification, and
• Minimum of 6 years' experience as a Network Engineer or Data Centre.