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Network Engineer (Cisco and Fortinet) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Mokopane, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

R44 250 – R58 250/month

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Job Description

You'll keep servers, networks and cloud services up and secure for a financial services company in Mokopane. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Mokopane (Limpopo). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures
Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
Document network diagrams and change records
Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices

What you need

Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
Clear change management and documentation habits
Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration

Extra points for

Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Ansible
ISO 27001 audit experience

What's in it for you

Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows
Medical aid and provident fund
Funded certification path
Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Mokopane really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: IT degree or diploma, short summary of one infrastructure project you led plus certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Mokopane; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.
Group your CV skills by area, such as networking, cloud, security and scripting, so the tech reviewer finds them fast.