Core Telecoms Network Engineer — On-Site

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual reviews

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Full-time employment

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a skilled Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer to manage and maintain the core network infrastructure, installing, configuring, and supporting critical hardware and software.

Based at the Nelspruit facility, you will monitor performance, implement upgrades, and document configurations while collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure service availability and robust connectivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in telecoms infrastructure or network engineering.
• Proficiency with networking protocols and hardware from major vendors.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, servers, and other network infrastructure components.
• Monitor network performance and health, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Implement network upgrades and security patches according to established procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware and software faults within the core network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain documentation for network configurations and procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency network support outside standard hours.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Tools

Major vendor networking hardware

Network monitoring tools

Security patches management

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a skilled Telecoms Infrastructure Engineer to manage and maintain the core network infrastructure, installing, configuring, and supporting critical hardware and software.

Based at the Nelspruit facility, you will monitor performance, implement upgrades, and document configurations while collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure service availability and robust connectivity.