Senior Broadband Network Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Broadband Network Specialist to design, implement, and support a high‑speed broadband network. The role focuses on fibre and fixed wireless to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability for growing customer demand.

Hybrid work with regular office presence; you will mentor junior staff, manage vendor relationships, monitor performance, perform fault analysis, and drive capacity planning and network security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; certifications desirable.
• Minimum 6 years in broadband network engineering with fibre and fixed wireless.
• Strong IP networking knowledge and familiarity with Cisco/Juniper/Nokia gear.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain core and access broadband network infrastructure.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize speed and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes.
• Develop and maintain network documentation and procedures.
• Mentor junior staff and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Broadband network engineering

Fibre (GPON/FTTx)

Fixed wireless

IP networking

Vendor hardware familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Nokia

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the connectivity sector, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Broadband Network Specialist to join their growing team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape . This role is crucial for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of the company's high-speed broadband network infrastructure. The specialist will focus on ensuring network reliability, performance, and scalability to meet increasing customer demand. The position requires extensive knowledge of broadband technologies, including fibre and fixed wireless. This role operates on a hybrid model, requiring regular presence in the Port Elizabeth office for collaboration and strategic planning, alongside potential remote work flexibility. You will be at the forefront of delivering next-generation connectivity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain core and access broadband network infrastructure, including fibre optic and fixed wireless systems.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize speed, latency, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with customer support and field operations teams to resolve network-related customer issues.
• Evaluate and recommend new network technologies and equipment to enhance service offerings.
• Participate in capacity planning to ensure the network can support future growth.
• Ensure network security best practices are implemented and maintained.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network staff.
• Manage vendor relationships for network equipment and services.

Residence or willingness to commute regularly to Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in broadband network engineering, with a strong emphasis on fibre (GPON, FTTx) and fixed wireless technologies.
• Proficiency with network hardware from leading vendors ( e.g., Cisco , Juniper , Nokia).
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Benefits

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• The hybrid work arrangement supports a flexible work-life balance.
• Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee growth, based in the scenic city of Port Elizabeth.
• Further benefits include paid leave and potential for career advancement.