Network Technician (Fibre and Wireless)

How2Apply Talent Network
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 3 days ago
Full-time IT & Software
R47 250 – R63 500/month
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Job Description

When the network goes down at this managed services provider in Newcastle, you're the one who brings it back. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Newcastle. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

  • Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
  • Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
  • Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
  • Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
  • Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
  • Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices
  • Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules

What you need

  • Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
  • Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
  • Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
  • Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python

Nice if you have

  • Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or AWS Solutions Architect Associate
  • Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh

What you get

  • Medical aid and provident fund
  • Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows
  • Funded certification path

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS plus short summary of one infrastructure project you led.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Newcastle; 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.

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Job details
SalaryR47 250 – R63 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationNewcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryIT & Software
Experience10+ years
Posted21 October 2026
Closing Date26 November 2026
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