Network Engineer (Cisco and Fortinet)

How2Apply Talent Network
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
R40 750 – R58 500/month
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Job Description

When the network goes down at this managed services provider in Secunda, you're the one who brings it back. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is Secunda-based, with most of your time spent at a managed services provider.

The work, day to day

  • Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices
  • Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
  • Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
  • Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
  • Build and maintain virtual machines on Hyper-V, VMware or Azure

Must-haves

  • Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python
  • At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
  • Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
  • Clear change management and documentation habits
  • Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts

Extra points for

  • ISO 27001 audit experience
  • Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Ansible
  • CCNA, Fortinet NSE or MikroTik certification

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Secunda really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS, IT degree or diploma plus short summary of one infrastructure project you led.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Secunda.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR40 750 – R58 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSecunda, Mpumalanga
CategoryIT & Software
Experience4+ years
Posted12 October 2026
Closing Date5 November 2026
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