Network Technician (Fibre and Wireless)

How2Apply Talent Network
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 10 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
R46 750 – R65 750/month
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Job Description

A data centre in Kempton Park needs infrastructure that just works, and someone to make it so. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Home base is a data centre on the Kempton Park side of Gauteng.

The work, day to day

  • Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
  • Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
  • Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
  • Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
  • Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
  • Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
  • Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills

What you need

  • Clear change management and documentation habits
  • Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
  • Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python
  • Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
  • At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
  • Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: short summary of one infrastructure project you led, certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS plus IT degree or diploma.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

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

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

Before you hit apply

  • Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.
  • Be ready to talk through an outage you fixed, step by step; it's a common interview question.

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Job details
SalaryR46 750 – R65 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKempton Park, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience5+ years
Posted30 September 2026
Closing Date1 November 2026
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