Telecoms Network Operations Center (NOC) Analyst

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive shift allowances

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a vigilant NOC Analyst to monitor telecoms network health, respond to alerts, and ensure uptime. This hybrid role offers shift coverage and collaborative team work.

You will work with SolarWinds, Nagios, and other tools, document events, and perform routine checks. Diploma or cert in IT/Networking and 1–2 years NOC experience preferred.

Opportunity for growth and training within a dynamic, supportive environment with competitive salary and shift allowances.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant IT/Networking certification required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a NOC or telecoms support role preferred.
• Familiarity with network monitoring concepts and tools (SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and switching.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and performance using NOC tools and dashboards.
• Respond to network alarms and incidents; perform initial diagnostics.
• Escalate unresolved issues per procedures.
• Document events, actions, and resolutions in the ticketing system.
• Perform routine system checks and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision making under pressure

Documentation

Communication

Education

Diploma or relevant IT/Networking certification

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

TCP/IP basics

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a vigilant and technically adept Telecoms Network Operations Center (NOC) Analyst for their facility in Polokwane. In this critical role, you will monitor the health and performance of the company's telecommunications network, responding promptly to alerts and incidents to minimize service disruption. You will work collaboratively within the NOC team to ensure the highest levels of network availability and reliability, playing a key part in maintaining operational excellence. This hybrid role involves shift work, offering flexibility while ensuring continuous coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and performance using specialized NOC tools and dashboards.
• Respond to network alarms and incidents, performing initial diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Escalate unresolved issues to higher-level support teams or engineers following established procedures.
• Document all network events, actions taken, and resolutions in the ticketing system.
• Perform routine system checks and maintenance tasks as required.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and sometimes external parties regarding network status.

Requirements

• Diploma or relevant certification in IT, Networking, or Telecommunications.
• 1-2 years of experience in a NOC environment or similar telecoms support role.
• Familiarity with network monitoring concepts and tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick, informed decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent documentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and shift allowances.
• Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression within the NOC.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Access to modern monitoring technologies.