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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.

• 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

• Monitor the work and overall performance of regional network and voice technology systems for region mining operations.
• Evaluate and ensure processing performance relating to system and machine utilisation, reliability and capacity
• Forecast financial, physical, and human resource needs to meet established objectives.
• Manage all licensing exposure within the networking, voice and perimeter security infrastructure.
• Provide specialised support for network services, concentrating on all aspects of network infrastructure (LAN/WLAN/Mesh), tailored to meet the needs of all mining operations.
• Manage all risks relating to Regions Network Infrastructure.
• Efficiently oversee expenses related to the network infrastructure within the region, ensuring transparency and effectiveness in managing investment decisions and budget allocations to maintain equipment health.
• Perform a monthly assessment of service delivery, with a specific focus on support vendor contributions. Oversee vendor performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations for services and projects
• Serve as the primary escalation point for regional incidents or intricate site incidents concerning networking and communication infrastructure.
• Understand technological trends and use this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise’s competitive edge.
• Oversee and coordinate frameworks, designs, blueprints and restoration plans that isolate problems and implement pre-planned alternative routes or systems to restore service in networks and communication environments.
• Promote and enforce business and technology standards, as well as best practices, within Networking
• environments.
  
  

• An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors degree/Diploma or equivalent) in relevant IM Discipline
• It would be advantageous to have a postgraduate qualification in the related IM discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity.
• Registration with professional bodies (Desirable)
  
  

• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence
• Desirable: CompTIA Security+
• Cisco Certified Entry Networking
• Technician (CCENT)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate –
• Routing and Switching (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate –
• Security (CCNA-Security)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification.
  
  

• 5- 7 years working experience in similar role
  
  

• Proven track record of implementing and maintaining network and voice technology systems for region mining operations
• Expert in wired and wireless LAN/WLAN/Mesh technologies
  
  

• Proficiency in networking protocols, network security and information management systems is essential.
• Proficiency in specialized tools and technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network monitoring software, is essential.
• Ensure vendors are held accountable for meeting SLA indicators.
• Liaise with solutions design and architecture to ensure that roadmaps are followed and services are introduced with excellence.
• Analyse and identify root causes of risk and quantify potential business impact.
• Engage with key stakeholders and understand their process requirements.
• Implement best-fit solutions to meet stakeholder requirements and contribute to region process enhancements.
• Perform continuous monitoring reviews and measure defined quality and quantity indicators.
• Interpret policy and explain why work needs to be completed in a particular manner.
• Explain how a particular process task needs to be fulfilled
• Assign and re-assign work to ensure outputs and the elimination of waste
  
  

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.
  
  

Join the green revolution! My client is a leading Renewables Energy company on a mission to power a sustainable future, and they are looking for a skilled Senior Network Engineer to play a key role in developing and maintaining their renewable energy systems.

With your expertise in networking, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team of experts, all while making a real impact on the environment.

They are looking for a Senior Network Engineer with:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
2. 10 years' experience preferably with an Industrial Control Systems focus.
3. Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification.
4. CRISC, CISSP Certification an advantage.

They value creativity, innovation, and a passion for making a positive impact. If you are a problem-solver with a strong technical background and a commitment to sustainability, I want to hear from you.

This role is technical in nature and is responsible for providing high quality and timely network management support to ensure the availability, stability and performance of the datacentres, cloud platforms and corporate systems.

• Network Management

Organisational Design

This position is part of the CIO department and reports to the regional Head of Cloud Infrastructure Management

Specific Role Responsibilities

Design: Ensure that network environments are designed to best practice standards for resilience and availability to ensure the highest SLAs are maintained.

Availability : Ensure that uptime SLAs are met every month for networks that you are responsible for, by managing and resolving issue logs; performing scheduled maintenance to minimise disruption.

Performance : Ensure that performance SLAs are met every month for networks that you are responsible for by monitoring network performance, capacity and growth; suggesting and implementing performance improvements.

Information Security : Ensure that the network environments are internally and externally secure by following existing policies and procedures and documenting for audit purposes as required; implementing security controls and remediations; completing risk assessments and build guides for new and existing systems.

Business Continuity : Ensure that network environments are secure and backed up by ensuring that regular backups are made and are tested. Participate in yearly BCP & DR tests. Ensure that network management is in line with company requirements and departmental policy for resilience and availability. DocumentDocument and keep solution design, business continuity plan and standard operating processs documents up-to-date.

Training : Develop professional and technical knowledge and skills. Provide technical advice and mentoring within the team.

Project Work : Implement new projects to meet project timelines. Work in a matrix structure with multi-national teams.

Budget : Recommend changes that could reduce costs in your areas of responsibility.

Experience required

• Degree qualified or equivalent industry certifications and relevant experience
• CCNP certifications and F5 XC will be advantageous

Network management related to:

• 5 years operations experience supporting campus networks, data center LAN and firewalls
• Experience with building and supporting Cloud networking
• Familiarity with network types including Cloud, LAN, WAN, WLAN, SAN, and VoIP networks
• Subnetting and routing protocols
• Network security best-practices and standards
• Network access control technologies
• IP telephony support and optimization
• Network management tools for logging, monitoring, configuration management, AAA
• Network discovery and documentation
• Network performance optimization
• Network device software patching and upgrades
• Virtual private networks
• Networking on hypervisors such as VMware

Key Technologies:

• Cisco
• F5
• Checkpoint
• Fortinet
• Solarwinds
• Vmware
• Microsoft
• AWS

Attributes:

• Keen interest in and knowledge of latest technologies.
• Successfully implemented projects.
• Good team player with the ability to work independently and able to take initiative and drive change.
• Ability to function effectively in a matrix structure.
• Excellent communication skills, confident in dealing with internal teams and external clients and 3rd parties.
• Demonstratable problem-solving capabilities.
• Able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, high-performance environment

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.7 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 26 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

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This role is technical in nature and is responsible for providing high-quality and timely network management support to ensure the availability, stability, and performance of the datacentres, cloud platforms, and corporate systems.

• Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
• Location: Johannesburg
• Reports to: Head of Cloud Infrastructure Management

This position is part of the CIO department and reports to the regional Head of Cloud Infrastructure Management.

1. Design: Ensure network environments are designed for resilience and high availability to meet SLAs.
2. Availability: Maintain uptime SLAs through issue resolution and scheduled maintenance.
3. Performance: Monitor and improve network performance, capacity, and growth.
4. Information Security: Implement security policies, controls, and conduct risk assessments.
5. Business Continuity: Ensure backups, participate in BCP & DR tests, and maintain documentation.
6. Training: Develop technical skills and mentor team members.
7. Project Work: Implement projects within timelines, collaborate with multinational teams.
8. Budget: Suggest cost-reduction measures.

• Degree or equivalent certifications and relevant experience.
• CCNP certifications; F5 XC advantageous.
• 5+ years supporting campus networks, data centers, firewalls.
• Experience with Cloud networking, subnetting, routing protocols, security practices, and network management tools.

• Cisco, F5, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Solarwinds, VMware, Microsoft, Linux, Azure, AWS

• Interest in new technologies, project experience, teamwork, communication skills, problem-solving, adaptability, prioritization.

FNZ aims to democratize wealth management with a global platform, serving over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, managing US$1.5 trillion assets, helping more than 20 million people invest in their future.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology

Job Title

Senior Network Engineer

Location

Johannesburg

Reports to

Head of Cloud Infrastructure Management

Role Description

This technical role is responsible for providing high-quality and timely network management support to ensure the availability, stability, and performance of data centers, cloud platforms, and corporate systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Management
2. Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid

Organisational Design

This position is part of the CIO department and reports to the regional Head of Cloud Infrastructure Management.

Specific Role Responsibilities

• Design: Ensure network environments are designed according to best practice standards for resilience and availability to maintain high SLAs.
• Availability: Meet uptime SLAs monthly by managing issue logs, performing scheduled maintenance, and minimizing disruptions.
• Performance: Monitor network performance, capacity, and growth; suggest and implement improvements to meet performance SLAs.
• Information Security: Maintain network security by following policies, implementing controls, conducting risk assessments, and documenting for audits.
• Business Continuity: Ensure backups are performed and tested; participate in BCP & DR tests; keep documentation up-to-date.
• Training: Develop technical skills and mentor team members.
• Project Work: Implement projects within timelines, collaborating with multinational teams.
• Budget: Recommend cost-saving measures in your areas of responsibility.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent industry certifications and relevant experience.
• CCNP certifications; F5 XC advantageous.

Network management experience supporting:

• 5+ years in campus networks, data center LAN, firewalls.
• Cloud networking support.
• Familiarity with Cloud, LAN, WAN, WLAN, SAN, VoIP networks.
• Subnetting, routing protocols, network redundancy, load balancing, BGP.
• Network security, access control, telephony, management tools, documentation, performance, patching, VPNs, network hardening, hypervisor networking.

Key Technologies

• Cisco, F5, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Solarwinds, VMware, Microsoft, Linux, Azure, AWS.

Attributes

• Interest in latest technologies, project implementation success, teamwork, independence, initiative, change management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, adaptability, prioritization in high-pressure environments.

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to making wealth management accessible to all, providing a global platform that integrates modern technology with business operations within a regulated financial environment. We serve over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, managing US$1.5 trillion in assets, helping over 20 million people worldwide to invest in their future.

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Penta Consulting supports technology resource solutions across EMEA. We are currently supporting a big client of ours in the telecommunication sector in South Africa.

Role: To co-ordinate and manage all high-level support activities on the Core network equipment by providing 2nd line support and maintenance for the core network equipment, by applying expert knowledge and system management capabilities, ensuring maximum availability of the Core network to the customer.

Key Skills:

• 3 years’ experience in Core Network support.
• Extensive knowledge of Supplier’s Core Network equipment.
• A complete understanding of the configuration, operation and maintenance of Core Network equipment.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Information Technology
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Relevant qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science,
• Fortinet NSE 6
• CCNP / ARUBA ACP
• Azure Networking - Advantage
• Management of operations on environment with clustering, replication, load balancer
• ITIL Practitioner (V3) / ITIL Specialist (V4)
• ISO 27000, other IT security Training
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in IT
• Experience in supporting and maintaining Networks and Firewalls
• FortiGate / Fortinet
• Cisco
• Aruba
• Extensive experience implementing VPNs, SD-WANs, MPLS, SSL VPNs, WLANs, etc.
• Extensive experience with network equipment virtualization and cloud issues.
• Extensive experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Pulse Secure, Aruba, VMware, and Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Ability to Manage a Technical Project

• Assist IT departments in resolving issues with their network equipment (routers, firewalls, comprehension boxes, etc.)
• Provide quality support, particularly by explaining to your contacts the origin of their problem and the appropriate resolution practices
• Enhance our knowledge base by updating the documentation of operating procedures and instructions;
• Ensure firmware upgrades for network equipment
• Independently manage site infrastructure transformation projects in compliance with client standards and best practices in terms of network architecture
• Perform network compliance audits and ensure the security and high availability of the client's infrastructure are maintained
• Adhere to client-defined SLAs and monitor them with your manager.
• Design of the IT network infrastructure (WAN, MAN, LAN) of the Africa Global Logistics entities, across the entire scope:
• Technically translates the functional needs of the group.
• Builds and maintains the standards and principles of architecture.
• Based on the strategies and needs of the business departments
• Ensure capacity planning for IT Infrastructure
• Manage IT Hardware resources
• Guarantee the availability and quality of data by maintaining and improving performance ("tuning") and functionalities (by improving their automation, optimizing processing and queries, settings, etc.).
• Management of scalabilities (volume monitoring, etc.) on the data access aspect.
• Administer user access permissions and data security issues with the security engineer.
• Manage version migrations.
• Follow up on monitoring tools and study all incidents that have occurred to understand their severity and origins.
• Participation in the architecture projects of new projects, implementation:
• Participates in the evaluation of projects.
• For all new projects or new technologies, participates and monitors the evaluation of the impact of the change.
• Monitoring of network infrastructure deployments