Network Operations Engineer — Uptime & Performance

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑rel

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Training and certification in advanced

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Network Operations Specialist to monitor and optimize our client’s network infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime. You will diagnose issues, perform routine changes, and maintain comprehensive network documentation.

The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, incident response, and collaboration with IT teams to resolve connectivity problems in a dynamic, technically advanced environment in the North West province.

Qualifications

• Experience in network monitoring and operations
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SNMP, Nagios, Zabbix)
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing)
• Ability to analyze network data and identify bottlenecks
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration
• Willingness to work flexible hours or shifts

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and availability using specialized tools
• Respond to network alerts and incidents with initial diagnostics
• Implement routine network changes and configurations
• Maintain accurate network documentation (diagrams, configurations, logs)
• Assist in planning and executing network maintenance and upgrades
• Collaborate with field technicians and IT teams to resolve issues

Skills

Network monitoring

Incident response

Documentation

TCP/IP fundamentals

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Tools

SNMP

Nagios

Zabbix

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Network Operations Specialist to monitor and optimize our client’s network infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime. You will diagnose issues, perform routine changes, and maintain comprehensive network documentation.

The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, incident response, and collaboration with IT teams to resolve connectivity problems in a dynamic, technically advanced environment in the North West province.