Junior Network Administrator

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical and pension contributions

IT certifications opportunities

Supportive IT environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking a Junior Network Administrator to join our IT infrastructure team. This role offers hybrid on-site and remote support, focusing on network installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Ideal candidates hold ICT diploma or degree and have basic TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP knowledge, with eagerness to learn and grow through IT certifications. You will work with routers, switches, and firewalls and help maintain network security.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
• Familiarity with routers, switches and firewalls is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and methodical approach to problems.
• Good communication and willingness to learn for hybrid role in Mahikeng.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network hardware and software.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Provide technical support to end-users for network-related problems.
• Help manage user accounts and network security settings.
• Participate in network upgrades and implementation projects.

Skills

Networking concepts

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Routers / Switches / Firewalls

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an eager and technically inclined Junior Network Administrator to join their IT infrastructure team in Mahikeng . This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a passion for networking and systems support to start their careers. You will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of network systems. This hybrid role offers a blend of on-site support and remote management capabilities, allowing for flexibility while ensuring critical network operations are maintained. You will gain invaluable experience in supporting a vital organizational resource.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network hardware and software.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Provide technical support to end-users for network-related problems.
• Help manage user accounts and network security settings.
• Participate in network upgrades and implementation projects.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Familiarity with network devices like routers, switches, and firewalls is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn, for a hybrid role in Mahikeng .

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Medical and pension fund contributions.
• Opportunities for IT certifications and professional growth.
• A supportive IT environment with exposure to various technologies.