NOC Executive: Lead Network Ops & Strategy

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus program

Company car

Travel allowance

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Senior Network Operations Manager to lead our network operations center. You will ensure maximum uptime, performance, and security while guiding a team of engineers and technicians.

This executive role focuses on strategic planning, capacity management, vendor oversight, and implementing best practices across enterprise networks and telecommunications systems. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years in

Qualifications

• 10+ years in network operations and management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of routing, switching, firewall management, and network protocols (TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP).
• Excellent leadership and budget management abilities, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the NOC, ensuring SLA adherence.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of network engineers and support staff.
• Develop strategies for capacity planning, performance optimization, and upgrades.
• Implement and manage network security protocols and disaster recovery plans.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for network health and efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement for network hardware, software, services.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication

Vendor management

Network operations

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Senior Network Operations Manager to lead our network operations center. You will ensure maximum uptime, performance, and security while guiding a team of engineers and technicians.

This executive role focuses on strategic planning, capacity management, vendor oversight, and implementing best practices across enterprise networks and telecommunications systems. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years in