Remote Junior Network Administrator — Grow in IT

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a motivated Junior Network Administrator to join our IT team in a fully remote role within South Africa. You will maintain and support the company’s network infrastructure, ensuring stable connectivity for all users from your home base.

Ideal for recent graduates with a strong networking foundation and a passion for IT infrastructure. The role emphasizes proactive troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with a virtual team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT/CS or related field.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, VPNs).
• Familiarity with network hardware and basic security principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Assist in managing network security measures to protect against threats.
• Perform regular network maintenance and upgrades.
• Respond to and resolve network-related incidents and service requests.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Support end-users with network access and connectivity problems.
• Participate in network planning and design activities.
• Ensure the availability and performance of network services.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Networking fundamentals

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a motivated Junior Network Administrator to join our IT team in a fully remote role within South Africa. You will maintain and support the company’s network infrastructure, ensuring stable connectivity for all users from your home base.

Ideal for recent graduates with a strong networking foundation and a passion for IT infrastructure. The role emphasizes proactive troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with a virtual team.