Telecoms Network Administrator: Drive Uptime & Security

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a detail-oriented Telecoms Network Administrator to manage and maintain critical network infrastructure, ensuring high availability for business operations. You will configure devices, monitor performance, and address security concerns to support customer services.

The role requires a National Diploma or Bachelor's in IT/CS and 2–4 years of telecoms or IT infrastructure experience. Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and monitoring tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in IT/CS or related field.
• 2–4 years of network administration experience in telecoms/IT infrastructure.
• Proficiency with TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP; strong network security knowledge.
• Familiar with network monitoring tools and the Nelspruit area.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs).
• Monitor performance, identify issues, and implement proactive solutions to prevent downtime.
• Manage user access controls, intrusion detection, and conduct security audits.
• Perform backups and disaster recovery planning to ensure data integrity.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance problems with timely resolutions.
• Document network configurations, procedures, and changes.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

Network security

Monitoring tools

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

VPNs

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a detail-oriented Telecoms Network Administrator to manage and maintain critical network infrastructure, ensuring high availability for business operations. You will configure devices, monitor performance, and address security concerns to support customer services.

The role requires a National Diploma or Bachelor's in IT/CS and 2–4 years of telecoms or IT infrastructure experience. Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and monitoring tools is essential.