Junior Network Admin: Training, Growth & Team Support

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured training

Mentorship program

Career advancement

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a junior Network Administrator to support growing network infrastructure. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network systems under guidance.

You will learn alongside senior IT staff, gain experience with TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, Windows Server and Linux, and contribute to backups, security and documentation. A relevant IT qualification or CompTIA Network+ is preferred, along with a strong desire to learn

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, configuration, and maintenance of network hardware and software.
• Monitor network performance and alert senior staff to issues or outages.
• Provide first-level technical support for network-related user queries.
• Perform routine system backups and ensure data integrity.
• Help maintain network security by following established protocols.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Skills

Networking concepts

DNS

DHCP

TCP/IP

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Willingness to learn

Education

IT qualification or CompTIA Network+

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a junior Network Administrator to support growing network infrastructure. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network systems under guidance.

You will learn alongside senior IT staff, gain experience with TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, Windows Server and Linux, and contribute to backups, security and documentation. A relevant IT qualification or CompTIA Network+ is preferred, along with a strong desire to learn