Senior Level 2 NOC engineer

SET Consulting; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

SET Consulting is looking for a Senior Level 2 NOC Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and optimise our network infrastructure in Centurion, Gauteng. This role requires expertise in transmission/network engineering and at least 5 years of experience.

The ideal candidate will work on network design and availability, capacity planning, and vendor management. Key responsibilities include advanced technical support and leading root cause analyses on network incidents.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in transmission/network engineering.
• Strong experience in Microwave, Fibre, IP/MPLS, DWD networks.
• RF skill and experience.
• Strong IP/Networking skill and experience.
• Assurance/NOC engineer experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve fibre, microwave, IP/MPLS and DWDM transmission networks.
• Ensure high availability and performance of transmission and backbone networks.
• Lead root cause analysis on major and recurring network incidents.
• Perform capacity forecasting and upgrade planning.
• Support new builds and technology refresh projects.

Skills

Microwave

Fibre

IP/MPLS

DWD networks

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Network design thinking

Planning & optimisation

Education

Relevant IT/Network qualification

Minimum CCNP

Tools

Huawei

Nokia

Cisco

Ericsson

Job description

Position

Senior Level 2 NOC Engineer

Department

Operations

Reporting Structure

NOC Manager

Job Purpose

Design, implement, maintain, and optimise transmission and network infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and reliability of the network.

Critical Outputs

1. Network Design & Architecture
   • Design and evolve fibre, microwave, IP/MPLS and DWDM transmission networks.
   • Ensure network architectures meet scalability, resilience, and performance standards.
   • Contribute to long‑term network modernisation and expansion strategy.
2. Network Operations & Availability
   • Ensure high availability and performance of transmission and backbone networks.
   • Provide advanced technical support to NOC and field teams.
   • Lead root cause analysis on major and recurring network incidents.
3. Capacity Planning & Optimisation
   • Perform capacity forecasting and upgrade planning.
   • Optimise routing, utilisation, and resilience across the network.
   • Prevent congestion and service degradation through proactive planning.
4. Project & Change Delivery
   • Support new builds, upgrades, and technology refresh projects.
   • Review and approve technical designs for transmission‑related projects.
   • Ensure controlled implementation of changes into production.
5. Vendor & Technology Management
   • Work with vendors and suppliers (e.g., Huawei, Nokia, Cisco, Ericsson).
   • Evaluate new technologies and solutions for network improvement.

Requirements

• Relevant IT/Network qualification
• 5+ years in transmission/network engineering
• Strong experience in Microwave, Fibre, IP/MPLS, DWD networks
• RF skill and experience
• Strong IP/Networking skill and experience
• Minimum CCNP
• Assurance/NOC engineer experience

Competencies

• Deep technical expertise
• Troubleshooting & root cause analysis
• Network design thinking
• High‑pressure incident handling
• Planning & optimisation