Network Technician (Fibre and Wireless)

You'll keep servers, networks and cloud services up and secure for a manufacturing group with several sites in Paarl. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is in Paarl (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
• Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
• Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures
• Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
• Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
• Document network diagrams and change records
• Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget

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

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

• Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance
• Funded certification path
• Medical aid and provident fund

• Mention the environment size, such as "120 VMs, 14 sites, 900 users", as it tells recruiters your level.
• Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.