Network Engineering Manager

Octotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company contribution to Medical Aid

Retirement Annuity contribution

Discounted Internet Connectivity

Free Barista prepared coffee, snacks

Employee Wellness Programme (ICAS)

Exposure to latest industry tech

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Octotel in Cape Town, within the RSAWEB group, seeks a Network Engineering Manager to lead a skilled team across carrier-grade networks. The role focuses on uptime, architecture, and rollout planning within a dynamic ISP environment.

You will guide engineers, manage budgets, and collaborate with vendors to deliver scalable solutions. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in ISPs, CCNP/CCSP, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years working within an ISP based environment.
• Experience and knowledge of Cisco routers and switches (IOS).
• Experience and knowledge of Juniper routers and switches (JUNOS).
• Experience and knowledge of Extreme Networks switches (EXOS).
• Experience and knowledge of IP addressing and subnetting (IPv4 & IPv6).
• Experience with routing protocols including BGP and OSPF; MPLS and Metro Ethernet.
• Leadership experience to guide a technical team and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily operational duties are fulfilled and budgets managed.
• Lead a team of Network and Net-SysAdmin engineers.
• Maintain and improve the RSAWEB network and network rollout planning.
• Vendor management and security of the overall network.
• Provide group network strategy execution and internal customer support.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Degree/B-Tech

CCNP/CCSP certification

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper JUNOS

Extreme EXOS

IPv4/IPv6

BGP/OSPF

MPLS

VMware/virtualization

GitHub/Bitbucket

Netdata/Zabbix

Job description

Job Description

The Network Engineering Manager role for the Group (comprising Octotel & RSAWEB) presents an enticing opportunity. The chosen candidate will have the chance to leverage their skillset across a wide array of products supported by two robust, carrier-grade networks.

Job Information

• Date Opened 26/08/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Industry Network Infrastructure
• Work Experience 10 years
• Education Level Degree/B-Tech
• City Cape Town
• Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 7405

Rsaweb

Established in 2001, RSAWEB is a fast-growing and highly innovative Internet Service Provider. We specialize in Cloud infrastructure, Enterprise Connectivity, Mobile Data Management, Fibre To The Home and Fibre To The Business. Our focus is on helping customers succeed online by leveraging technology to increase revenue, manage risk and contain costs.

Octotel

Established in 2016, Octotel is a fast growing and highly innovative Fibre Network Operator. We specialize in the build of FTTx networks across South Africa. Our focus is on providing our customers with the best possible internet experience through a stable and high-speed fibre connection.

A day in your life as the Network Engineering Manager

• Ensure daily operational duties are fulfilled
• Managing a team of Network and Net-SysAdmin engineers
• Ongoing maintenance and improvement of the RSAWEB network
• Vendor management
• Overall planning of network rollout and associated tasks
• Managing of the RSAWEB network within budget parameters
• Maintain network stability and uptime of the RSAWEB network
• Network product support and ongoing development
• Security of the overall network
• Execution of the group network strategy
• Internal customer support
• And any other reasonable task

Engineering Management

• This role requires managing a team of highly skilled engineers and providing the necessary direction to ensure operational or project success.
• Providing leadership to the team which includes day-to-day management, cultivating the company culture and ensuring the team is successful
• We encourage internal learning and on-the-job training. Engineering managers are required to provide coaching and necessary guidance to technical and non-technical staff.

Requirements

• CCNP/CCSP certification with official CSCO number
• 10+ years working within an ISP based environment
• Experience and knowledge of Cisco routers and switches (IOS)
• Experience and knowledge of Juniper routers and switches (JUNOS)
• Experience and knowledge of Extreme Networks switches (EXOS)
• Experience and knowledge of IP addressing and subnetting (IPv4 &IPv6)
• Experience and knowledge of Routing protocols including BGP and OSPF
• Experience and knowledge of MPLS and Metro Ethernet protocols
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting ability
• Experience and knowledge of Linux Servers
• Experience and knowledge of Radius (AAA)
• Experience and knowledge of VMWare and virtualization
• Proficiency with source-control tools (GitHub, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Familiar with monitoring systems/tools e.g. Netdata/Zabbix/Iris
• Experience leading a engineering team
• Knowledge of a wide variety of network solutions, standards and protocols
• Experience in working with multi-cultured employees
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to take ownership of projects and initiatives with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and is stress tolerant
• Project management experience
• Capacity planning and network optimization experience
• Valid driver license and own transport
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment

Benefits

• Company contribution to Medical Aid
• Retirement Annuity contribution
• Discounted Internet Connectivity
• Free Barista prepared coffee, breakfasts and snacks.
• Employee Wellness Programme (ICAS). Providing free 24/7/365 counselling for you and your family in your household, as well as other health and wellbeing resources, provided by registered professionals.
• Exposure to latest industry technologies and standards
• Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best!
• Flexible working hours