Entry-Level Telecoms Network Admin — Mentorship & Growth

Placements24

Soweto

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Medical aid & retirement benefits
Structured training & mentorship
Growth opportunities in telecoms
Soweto-based workplace

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Telecoms Network Administrator to join the IT team in Soweto. You will assist in daily network management, learn essential telecoms technologies, and support senior staff in maintaining smooth operations.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience, structured training, and mentorship within Gauteng's growing telecom sector. A collaborative, growth-focused environment awaits in Soweto.

Qualifications

  • Fundamental understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
  • Familiar with routers, switches and wireless access points.
  • Diploma/degree in IT or CS is advantageous.
  • Eagerness to learn and collaborate in telecoms environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in installation, configuration, and maintenance of network hardware and software.
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot basic connectivity issues.
  • Support end-users with network-related queries and technical problems.
  • Help maintain network documentation, including diagrams and user guides.
  • Perform routine network system checks and updates as directed by senior staff.
  • Assist with network security tasks, such as user account management and basic firewall configuration.

Skills

TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
Networking concepts

Education

Diploma in IT / Computer Science
Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Routers
Switches
Access Points

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Telecoms Network Administrator to join the IT team in Soweto. You will assist in daily network management, learn essential telecoms technologies, and support senior staff in maintaining smooth operations.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience, structured training, and mentorship within Gauteng's growing telecom sector. A collaborative, growth-focused environment awaits in Soweto.

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