Telecoms Network Administrator — Growth & Impact in Welkom

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement funds

Certifications support

Continuous learning

Stable work environment

Job summary

Not disclosed is seeking a Telecoms Network Administrator to manage and maintain a telecommunications network in Welkom, Free State. You will monitor performance, troubleshoot incidents, and implement changes to optimize operations across routers, switches, firewalls, and servers.

The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, documentation, and staying current with industry best practices, with opportunities to advance within a stable organization that supports network infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in network administration, preferably within a telecommunications environment.
• Proficiency in network operating systems and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Hands-on experience with network hardware from leading vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix).
• Understanding of network security best practices and firewall management.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Certification such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or equivalent is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain the telecommunications network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and servers.
• Ensure network availability and performance by proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Implement and manage network security measures to protect against threats.
• Perform regular system backups and recovery operations.
• Install, configure, and upgrade network hardware and software components.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operating procedures.
• Respond to network alerts and incidents, providing timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Assist in the planning and execution of network upgrades and expansion projects.
• Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams as required.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in network administration.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPN

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Firewall management

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Nagios

Zabbix

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

Job description

Not disclosed is seeking a Telecoms Network Administrator to manage and maintain a telecommunications network in Welkom, Free State. You will monitor performance, troubleshoot incidents, and implement changes to optimize operations across routers, switches, firewalls, and servers.

The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, documentation, and staying current with industry best practices, with opportunities to advance within a stable organization that supports network infrastructure projects.