IT Solutions Specialist

Network Finance; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an IT Solutions Specialist to join its Eastern Cape team. This client-facing role focuses on understanding customer requirements, designing tailored technology solutions, and supporting the sales process from initial consultation through to successful implementation.

You will work with experienced sales and technical teams to deliver solutions across managed IT services, networking, cloud technologies and cybersecurity, while growing an established client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Relevant IT qualification or industry certifications.
• Experience in IT sales, technical consulting, managed services, or pre-sales.
• Strong networking knowledge: routing, switching, wireless.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of server infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Experience presenting to business stakeholders.
• Networking and infrastructure technologies.
• Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Cloud technologies.
• Cybersecurity solutions including firewalls, endpoint and email security.
• Solution design and proposal development.
• Certifications such as CCNA, Microsoft, CompTIA, Sophos, or MikroTik.
• Experience with Sophos, Reyee, Ruijie, or MikroTik solutions.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure and security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to identify technology requirements and opportunities.
• Conduct site assessments and solution discovery sessions.
• Design and recommend solutions across managed IT services, networking, cloud, and cybersecurity.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and solution designs.
• Present technical solutions to clients and support the sales process.
• Manage and grow an existing client portfolio.
• Drive managed services growth and recurring revenue opportunities.
• Work closely with technical and sales teams to ensure successful solution delivery.

Skills

IT sales experience

Technical consulting

Managed services

Pre-sales

Networking fundamentals

Microsoft 365

Cloud technologies

Cybersecurity basics

Solution design

Proposal development

Education

IT qualification or certifications

Tools

CCNA

Microsoft Certifications

Sophos

MikroTik

Reyee

Ruijie

Job description

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an IT Solutions Specialist to join its Eastern Cape team. This client-facing role focuses on understanding customer requirements, designing tailored technology solutions, and supporting the sales process from initial consultation through to successful implementation. Working alongside experienced sales and technical teams, you will deliver solutions across managed services, networking, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity. You will also take ownership of an established client portfolio, providing a solid foundation for continued growth and success. This role is ideal for a technically minded professional who can bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions while building trusted relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to identify technology requirements and potential opportunities.
• Conduct site assessments and solution discovery sessions.
• Design and recommend solutions across managed IT services, networking, cloud, and cybersecurity.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and solution designs.
• Present technical solutions to clients and support the sales process.
• Manage and grow an existing client portfolio.
• Drive managed services growth and recurring revenue opportunities.
• Work closely with technical and sales teams to ensure successful solution delivery.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Relevant IT qualification or industry certifications.
• Experience within IT sales, technical consulting, managed services, or pre-sales environments.
• Strong understanding of networking technologies, including routing, switching, and wireless solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and cloud-based technologies.
• Knowledge of server infrastructure and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience presenting technical solutions to business stakeholders.
• Networking and infrastructure technologies.
• Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Cloud technologies.
• Cybersecurity solutions including firewalls, endpoint security, and email security.
• Solution design and proposal development.
• Certifications such as CCNA, Microsoft, CompTIA, Sophos, or MikroTik.
• Experience with Sophos, Reyee, Ruijie, or MikroTik solutions.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure and security technologies.

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