Paid Apprentice: Network Support Technician (Hybrid)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Mentorship

Hybrid work

Career development

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Tembisa is seeking enthusiastic individuals for Junior Network Support Technician Apprenticeships. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote work, providing hands-on experience in troubleshooting and maintaining network infrastructure.

The program offers extensive on-the-job training, mentorship from IT professionals, and a clear pathway to becoming a Network Administrator or Support Specialist.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level technical support for network-related issues.
• Assist in installation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Monitor network performance and identify potential issues.
• Troubleshoot connectivity problems and resolve incidents.
• Perform regular network system checks and diagnostics.
• Document network configurations and procedures.
• Learn and apply network security protocols and best practices.
• Assist in deployment of new network hardware and software.
• Respond to user requests with clear, concise guidance.
• Participate in training sessions to expand technical knowledge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Passion for IT

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Linux OS

Job description

Placements24 in Tembisa is seeking enthusiastic individuals for Junior Network Support Technician Apprenticeships. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote work, providing hands-on experience in troubleshooting and maintaining network infrastructure.

The program offers extensive on-the-job training, mentorship from IT professionals, and a clear pathway to becoming a Network Administrator or Support Specialist.