Telecoms Network Administrator

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site work

Professional development

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a dedicated Telecoms Network Administrator to manage the company’s critical telecommunications infrastructure on-site. You will handle day-to-day configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network systems to ensure reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and network monitoring, plus TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Network Administrator in telecoms.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and network security.
• Certifications like CCNA or CompTIA Network+ are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and optimize speed and reliability.
• Perform regular system backups and disaster recovery planning.
• Install, configure, and upgrade network hardware and software.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access to resources.
• Respond to incidents and resolve issues to minimise downtime.

Skills

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Network monitoring

Backup and disaster recovery planning

Security principles

Proactive maintenance

Education

CCNA or CompTIA Network+

Tools

Monitoring tools

Backup/Recovery tools

Firewall management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Telecoms Network Administrator to join their team in Mossel Bay . This role is essential for managing and maintaining the company's critical telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring reliable and efficient network operations. You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of network systems, including configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in networking and a proactive approach to system maintenance. This position requires on-site presence to manage the local infrastructure and provide hands-on support within the telecoms environment .

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize speed and reliability.
• Perform regular system backups and disaster recovery planning for network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and upgrade network hardware and software components.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access to network resources.
• Respond to network-related incidents and provide timely resolution to minimize downtime.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Network Administrator or similar role in the telecoms industry .
• Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP , DNS, DHCP) and network security principles.
• Hands-on experience with network hardware from leading vendors.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and performance analysis techniques.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Relevant certifications like CompTIA Network+ or CCNA are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• On-site work in a supportive team environment.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Pension fund and other standard employee benefits.