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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)

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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.

The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining customers network & telephony solutions as well as the company’s network infrastructure. This includes configuring and troubleshooting network equipment and IP devices such as IP phones, routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as monitoring and optimizing network performance.

Travel Required: Yes (Valid drivers license and own reliable vehicle)

Salary Range: R 25 000.00 – R 35 000.00 based on experience and certifications

Working hours: 7:30am to 17:00pm and over time when needed

Key Responsibilities:

Designing, implementing, and maintaining customers network & telephony solutions as well as the company’s network infrastructure.

Configuring and troubleshooting network equipment and IP devices such as IP phones, routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as monitoring and optimizing network performance.

Monitor and optimize network & Telephony performance to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.

Work closely with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network & Telephony infrastructure with other systems.

Stay up-to-date with the latest network & Telephony technology trends to

recommend and implement improvements.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience with SIP, IP PBX & Networking.

Must be able to work independently and not have to be micromanaged.

Must have matric certificate and all telecoms and networking certifications

available.

Must have own reliable car and smart phone.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering.

• CCNA or CCNP certification.

Strong knowledge of routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.

Experience with network security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion

detection systems.

Experience with cloud-based network infrastructure.

Personal Characteristics Needed:

• Honest.

• Accountable.

• Diligent & organized

• Ethical & Loyal.

• Punctual.

• Flexible.

• Team player.

• Technologically Competent.

• Friendly

• Diplomatic

Other Requirements:

• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Accurate and precise attention to detail

• Good interpersonal skills to work with management and staff at all levels

• Goal-oriented, organized team player

Documents needed:

Up-to date CV.

Latest Payslip.

All certifications.

Proof of residence.

Proof of vehicle ownership & Service history.

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

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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.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Facilities Services

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• 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

• 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of SDWAN
• Design SDN and LAN.
• Implementing and testing SDN solutions that optimize, secure and manage data across connected networks.
• Data Network fault investigations and analysis and the implementation of resolutions.

• Network Architecture & Design.
• Multicast Protocols and Solutions.
• SD-WAN Design Concepts.

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;
li>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.

SKILLS REQUIREMENT

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric;
• Technical qualification /IT Diploma - CCNA/ACMA certified; CCNP advantageous;
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a networking technical support role;
li>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;
li>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.

Responsibilities

• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.
• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls)
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Ensure effective inventory controls are kept of networking equipment
• Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation
• Ensure that all equipment is fully functional and update documentation as required.
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
• Adhere to company and department policies and procedures
• After hours standby on a rotational basis
• 2nd line data and voice downtime troubleshooting and support
• Provide support to the 1st line helpdesk support team to manage all telco related data and voice troubleshooting and support
• Escalate any issues that cannot or are not resolved timeously to 3rd line support/vendor and follow up with them on the progress and resolution of these issues.
• Ensure that all issues resolved are well documented and if required update both the 1st line and 3rd line support structures and the standard procedures manual.
• Support Network team with support functionality and training of users on VOIP phones system.

Requirements 

• Tertiary or related IT qualification (advantageous) N+ / A+
• Preference will be given to candidates with five-plus years network experience
• In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems such as LAN, firewalls, SD-WAN, Access Points, routers and routing.
• A good understanding of computer hardware and terminology
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to liaise with all levels of the organisation
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize issues
• A self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage the demands of a pressurized work environment

Please note:  The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation.  Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.