Network Management Manager

Mediclinic International; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced ICT Network Infrastructure leader to govern and implement resilient, secure, scalable WAN/LAN/SD-WAN and related services across Mediclinic and its subsidiaries.

The role demands enterprise network architecture ownership, risk management and ongoing capability development, with a hybrid working model and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in enterprise ICT networking.
• 5+ years in a leadership/management role.
• Strong understanding of network security controls (segmentation, firewall/NAC).
• Experience in governance, service availability and incident/problem management.
• Exposure to healthcare or regulated industries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage enterprise ICT Network strategy, architecture and standards.
• Oversee day-to-day network operations, ensuring high availability of critical services.
• Own network security and risk controls, including segmentation and access governance.
• Lead network design and delivery for strategic projects, aligned to architecture requirements.
• Drive automation, standardisation and reduction of technical debt across the portfolio.
• Manage vendor performance, contracts and service levels to ensure value and resilience.
• Provide clear service reporting and maintain strong stakeholder engagement.
• Manage budgets and lifecycle planning across the network portfolio.
• Lead and develop the network team, including capability building and succession planning.

Skills

ITIL

Zero Trust

Network security

Leadership

Vendor mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Cloud networking

Hybrid networking

Incident mgmt

Contract mgmt

People management

Education

CCNA/CCNP certification

ITIL Foundation

Ongoing network security/cloud networking

Advanced networking certifications (CCNP/CCIE)

Job description

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Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office| Stellenbosch | South Africa

Closing date: 19/10/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Fiona Simone Anderson
Reference number: 70105
Workplace Type:Hybrid
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To plan, govern, implement, and assure resilient, secure and scalable ICT Network Infrastructure (WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, Voice, Network Security, Internet Connectivity and Wireless) across Mediclinic and its subsidiaries.

The role is accountable for enterprise network architecture, standards and roadmap, ensuring high availability of clinical and business-critical services through robust design, operational excellence, and effective risk management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Define and manage the enterprise ICT Network strategy, architecture and standards aligned to Zero Trust and hybrid cloud principles
• Oversee day-to-day network operations, ensuring high availability of critical clinical and business services
• Own network security and risk controls, including segmentation, firewall and access governance
• Lead network design and delivery for strategic projects, ensuring alignment to architecture and clinical risk requirements
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardisation and technical debt reduction
• Manage vendor performance, contracts, and service levels to ensure value, quality and resilience
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement and provide clear service reporting
• Manage budgets, business cases, and lifecycle planning across the network portfolio
• Lead and develop the network team, including capability building and succession planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Relevant networking certifications (e.g. CCNA / CCNP or equivalent)
• ITIL Foundation (or equivalent)
• Ongoing development in network security and cloud networking

DESIRED EDUCATION

• Advanced networking certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE or equivalent) and/or SD‑WAN certification.
• Security certification beneficial (e.g., vendor security certifications; CISSP/CCSP-level knowledge).
• COBIT or governance/risk training advantageous.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in enterprise ICT networking in a large, distributed environment
• Experience in operational governance, service availability and incident/problem management
• Strong understanding of network security controls (segmentation, firewall/NAC, secure access)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership or management role

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• 12+ years’ experience in enterprise networking and large-scale environments
• Proven experience in network architecture and design across multiple technologies
• Exposure to cloud and hybrid networking environments
• Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• ITIL Delivery & Standards
• Hosting on-premises and Cloud network services
• Third-level support of Network Infrastructure (WAN, LAN, Voice, Network Security, Internet Connectivity and Wireless Systems)
• Good understanding of IT security concepts and best practices
• Spec and design networks
• Contract Management
• People Management
• Communication and presentation skills
• ICT Assets Life Cycle Management/Methodology
• Stakeholder Management
• Zero Trust networking principles (identity-aware access) and micro/zone segmentation for clinical, OT/medical devices and corporate environments
• Cloud & hybrid networking (e.g., Azure/AWS connectivity patterns, private connectivity, DNS, routing)
• Cyber incident response support from a network perspective (containment playbooks, evidence capture)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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