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2026 Vodacom Early Careers Programmes

Discover Graduate

This is a permanent employment opportunity underpinned by 2 years of skills training programme that is specifically designed for development of future leaders.

The applicants need to have completed at least their under graduate degree or degree equivalent by the end of 2025.

Start date on the programme is 1st February 2026!

The Programme offers graduates a full rounded experience of our business including mentorship and coaching, and on the job training, all whilst earning a full salary and enjoying all the benefits of a full time employee. At the end of the 2 years you will transition into a destination role within the organization. Following successful completion of your graduate programme, there will opportunities to apply for more stretch assignments locally and internationally outside of your comfort zone to build your expertise and leadership capability.

Programme Requirements

• Must have less than 2 years working experience post studies.
• Must be 26 years old or younger.
• South African Citizen by Birth/Naturalizations, or permanent resident. However, citizens of DRC, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Egypt and Tanzania are encouraged to apply for consideration in those markets.
• Must have obtained a minimum of 65% aggregate for completed or most recent academic results.
• Must have a minimum of a B-degree (B-Com, BSc & B-Tech) qualification (NQF 7).
• A 3 year National Diploma (NQF 6) will be considered in the following areas only
  • Electrical / Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Software Engineering and
  • Information Systems/Information Technology

2026 Vodacom Early Careers Programmes

Internship

The Vodacom Internship programme is a 12 month fixed term contract which provides workplace experience underpinned by a carefully designed training programme. It allows one to gain valuable work experience, explore career paths, networking with professionals in the field, while earning an income.

This programme is our pipeline into Vodacom Discover Graduate Programme or transition into permanent roles as opportunities arise. The applicants need to have completed at least their undergraduate degree or degree equivalent by the end of 2025. Start dates are 1 February and 1 March 2026.

The Vodacom Internship Programme aims to build a pipeline of skilled talent for the company’s core business areas while offering qualified, unemployed graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop key competencies in a fast-evolving digital, technical and telecommunication environment.

Programme Requirements

• South African Citizen by Birth
• Must have 0-1 year working experience post studies.
• Must be 26 years old or younger.
• Must have obtained a minimum of 65% aggregate for completed or most recent academic results.
• Must have a minimum of a B-degree (B-Com, BSc & B-Tech) qualification
  (NQF 7).
• A 3 year National Diploma (NQF 6) will be considered in the following areas only:
  • Electrical / Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Software Engineering &
  • Information Systems/Information Technology

We’re looking for someone who stands out in these areas!

• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Passion
• Flexibility
• Resilience
• Digital savviness
• Customer obsession
• Innovation
• Complex problem solving

How to apply and what to expect?

Step 1
Before applying, please review and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the role you're interested in.

Step 2
Click the red "Apply Now" button to register your Vodacom profile. Use an email address you’ll remember —this helps you track your application and receive updates from the recruitment team. You’ll be asked to upload your resume and provide details about your education, skills, location preferences, etc. at this stage.

Step 3
After submitting your application, if sucessfull, you’ll receive a confirmation email. A separate email from will follow with a link to your online assessment. Once completed, our Resourcing Team will carefully review your application. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process!

Applications close on 31st August, 2025!

Go Ahead apply today - Good Luck!

In case you have any kind of question, please let us know at the following address:

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.

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

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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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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.

Job Specification

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our team. This critical role involves managing and optimizing our network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of various network protocols and designs and will be instrumental in ensuring the robustness and efficiency of our network.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of our network infrastructure.
• Understand and manage the current data flows and protocols used within the bank.
• Ensure network redundancy and optimization to maintain system reliability and performance.
• Manage multicast control and data plane processes to ensure efficient network traffic handling.
• Coordinate and work closely with the Trading Desk and other stakeholders to ensure seamless connectivity.
• Identify potential network issues and implement proactive measures to prevent disruptions.

Required Qualifications

• Network Engineering certification CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive experience with IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) across all versions.
• Strong understanding of PIM (Protocol Independent Multicasting) protocols across all versions.
• Proficient in multicast addressing, including IP addressing.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a critical environment connecting trading systems to financial exchanges.
• Background in managing network environments within global markets.

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Position: Firewall & Network Engineer

Company Overview:

Our client is a leading Firewall and Cybersecurity solutions provider based in Roodepoort, South Africa. They specialise in providing cutting-edge firewall solutions to businesses of all sizes, but with a specific niche in the education sector. They are a home-grown Cybersecurity business whose product competes on the global stage.

Job Summary:

As a Firewall & Network Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing, supporting, and providing pre-sales services for their client base. You will work closely with their clients to deploy, and troubleshoot their products and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain network and firewall infrastructure for our clients.
• Conduct network and security assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot firewalls, switches, routers, and other network devices.
• Monitor network traffic and security logs for potential threats and take necessary actions to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with the sales team to provide pre-sales support, including creating proposals and conducting presentations to potential clients.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies related to firewalls and network security.
• Provide technical support to clients, including responding to service requests and resolving network and security issues.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides for internal and client use.
• Travel to client sites as needed for project deployments and support.
  
  
  

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
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• Experience with network security protocols, such as VPN, SSL, and IPsec.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools.
• Familiarity with cloud-based networking and security solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
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iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore opportunities.

We are seeking a Network Engineer I who will play a vital role in supporting the organization's network infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity, security, and performance to facilitate efficient business operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing daily networking tasks to ensure network reliability, availability, and serviceability with minimal interruption.
• Managing network technology upgrades or expansion projects, including hardware and software installation, integration testing, and coordinating activities to avoid system disruptions.
• Collaborating with internal and external teams for problem resolution.
• Configuring functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN).
• Installing and configuring network devices such as servers, routers, and switches.
• Monitoring network performance and ensuring reliability and availability.
• Creating, overseeing, and testing security measures like access authentication and disaster recovery plans.
• Contributing to the technology lifecycle roadmap, including technology absorption, risk management, refresh, migration, and retirement strategies.
• Maintaining comprehensive technical documentation.
• Providing recommendations for improving network capacity, availability, and scalability.

Required expertise:

• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in network device configuration and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and standards (e.g., link aggregation, spanning tree, routing protocols, ACL, NAT, WLAN).
• Experience with switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless devices (WLAN).
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with vendors such as Juniper, Fortinet, Cisco, or Aruba.

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or related discipline
• Valid CCNA, JNCIA, or higher certification
• Fortinet NSE4 certification is advantageous

Additional information:

• Position is permanent.
• Location: Lynnwood, Pretoria
• Work environment: Office and outdoor settings
• Physical demands: Rack mounting, hardware installation, mounting wireless access points
• Travel: Travel to client sites; own vehicle required

Why work for us?

If you're seeking a professional journey that values excellence and innovation, join iOCO Infrastructure Services. We deliver outstanding IT infrastructure solutions, partner with clients to conquer their challenges, and foster a community of skilled, ambitious professionals dedicated to client satisfaction and continuous improvement.