Network Systems Specialist

Bebeehotspot; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotspot technology company in Gauteng is seeking a skilled professional to enhance their hotspot platform. This role focuses on validating hotspot functionality and troubleshooting Wi-Fi performance. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and 2–4 years of experience in Wi-Fi networks or similar environments. Strong knowledge of Mikrotik, RADIUS, and testing methodologies is essential. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in Wi-Fi networks or related networking environments.
• Experience with hotspot systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and innovate proprietary hotspot platform.
• Document bugs, system flows, test results, and progress reports.
• Conduct field tests and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Understanding of networking fundamentals, particularly Wi-Fi protocols

Hands-on knowledge of Mikrotik

Ability to run field tests

Exposure to Cisco systems

Education

Diploma or degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

RADIUS

Voucher APIs

SQL databases

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled professional to enhance and innovate our proprietary hotspot platform. This is not a coding role, although understanding of code is beneficial.

We require someone with a data‑driven approach to monitoring and performance of systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in testing and validating hotspot functionality using RADIUS and Mikrotik systems, as well as assessing and troubleshooting Wi‑Fi performance in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. A key aspect of this role involves documenting bugs, system flows, test results, and progress reports, while collaborating with customer service teams to identify real‑world issues. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing hypotheses from performance and revenue data to guide improvements, conducting field tests and troubleshooting issues in live environments, and providing structured feedback to engineering teams for software and process enhancements.

Requirements

• A relevant diploma or degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 2–4 years' experience in Wi‑Fi networks, hotspot systems, or related networking / telecoms environments is advantageous.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of networking fundamentals, particularly Wi‑Fi protocols.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Mikrotik, RADIUS, and hotspot operation.
• Ability to run field tests, troubleshoot performance issues, and document findings.
• Familiarity with voucher APIs, SQL databases, and integration of hotspot systems.
• Exposure to Cisco or similar networking systems.