IoT Network & Fleet Reliability Lead

60 Degrees Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A transformative transport technology firm in South Africa is seeking an IoT / Networking Manager to take full ownership of their hardware ecosystem and network infrastructure. This role requires proven experience in managing IoT devices, familiarity with Linux environments, and hands-on technical skills. You will ensure uptime and device reliability while collaborating with various stakeholders. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing IoT devices or embedded Linux systems at scale.
• Strong Linux CLI fluency; certifications (e.g., LPIC-1, RHCSA) are a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor our national fleet of routers.
• Ensure consistent uptime of WiFi services and router heartbeat signals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve fleet issues.

Skills

Managing IoT devices

Linux CLI fluency

Bash/shell scripting

Network diagnostics tools

Problem-solving

Vendor management

Tools

OpenWRT

Chilli Query

Job description

A transformative transport technology firm in South Africa is seeking an IoT / Networking Manager to take full ownership of their hardware ecosystem and network infrastructure. This role requires proven experience in managing IoT devices, familiarity with Linux environments, and hands-on technical skills. You will ensure uptime and device reliability while collaborating with various stakeholders. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities available.