Network Engineer

HCLTech; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 279,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a Network Engineer (Pit Technician) to maintain and optimize infrastructure systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of technical experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include supporting hardware, automating tasks, and maintaining equipment. The position offers a contract employment type and is based in Noord-Kaap, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years relevant technical experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support, monitor, test, and troubleshoot hardware.
• Automate management tasks and streamline processes within the team.
• Diagnose and resolve faults using industry-standard tests.

Skills

Wi-Fi

Network support

Windows support

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Completed Grade 12

CCTV training courses

Job description

Network Engineer (Pit Technician)

Location: Northern Cape, South Africa

Experience Required: 4+ years

Skill Set: Wi‑Fi, Network and Windows support, need to have an excellent understanding of wireless connectivity and hardware.

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Job Purpose

The PIT Technician will be responsible for ensuring system integrity, maximum availability, and performance of all information systems as per customer expectations. The role involves maintaining, optimizing, and supporting infrastructure hardware, software, and applications, with a core focus on implementing camera technologies, improving network technologies, and installing and maintaining PIT IIT systems.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Support, monitor, test, and troubleshoot hardware.
• Automate management tasks and streamline processes within the team.
• Resolve cross‑functional technical issues.
• Diagnose and resolve faults using industry‑standard tests.
• Explain technical solutions to non‑technical staff.
• Gain in‑depth knowledge of monitoring and diagnosing technical problems.
• Adhere to SOPs and documentation standards.
• Maintain professionalism and positive attitude with personnel, clients, and vendors.
• Assist in inventory and asset management for IIT resources.
• Stay updated on technological advancements.
• Comply with Health & Safety requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Internal Processes

• Meet SLA requirements.
• Adhere to internal and external customer policies and code of conduct.

Communication & Working Relationships

Internal: Supervisors, Team Members, Other Practices and Service Lines, Peers within BU.

External: Customers, Consultants, Service Providers.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Education:

• Completed Grade 12.
• CCTV training courses (advantageous).

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years relevant technical experience.
• Strong technical leadership and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Driver's license.
• Comfortable working at heights, near large machinery, and in hot/cold/dusty environments.
• Business Acumen: Strategic thinking, commercial mindset, methodical problem‑solving.
• Delivery: Effective planning, prioritization, and resource utilization.
• Teaming: Collaboration, stakeholder satisfaction, and relationship building.
• Leading & Managing Change: Innovation, adaptability, and change management.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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