Trainee Network Administrator Apprenticeship

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured on-the-job training

Mentorship and guidance

Opportunities for certifications (e.g.

Salary progression

Collaborative IT environment focused“

Disclosure of salary progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking aspiring IT professionals to join as Trainee Network Administrators in Pretoria. The apprenticeship offers a pathway to a career in IT infrastructure management, with hands-on learning to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot network systems alongside senior engineers.

You will gain practical experience in a critical IT function, including exposure to enterprise-level network infrastructure and potential certifications such as CompTIA Network+.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Familiarity with Windows or Linux operating systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, configuration and maintenance of network hardware and software.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Provide technical support to end-users regarding network-related problems.
• Learn and implement network security best practices.
• Support the IT team in managing servers and ensuring system uptime.

Skills

Networking basics

Windows

Linux

Problem solving

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for aspiring IT professionals to join their team as Trainee Network Administrators in Pretoria . This apprenticeship offers a unique pathway to a career in IT infrastructure management. You will learn to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot network systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. Working closely with senior network engineers, you will gain invaluable practical experience in a critical IT function, contributing to the smooth operation of the company's technological backbone.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network hardware and software.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Provide technical support to end-users regarding network-related problems.
• Learn and implement network security best practices .
• Support the IT team in managing servers and ensuring system uptime.

Requirements

• A passion for IT and a strong desire to build a career in network administration .
• Basic understanding of computer networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows or Linux.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work on-site in Pretoria for part of the week.

Benefits

• Structured on-the-job training and mentorship in network administration.
• Exposure to enterprise-level network infrastructure.
• Opportunities for relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+).
• Competitive training stipend with potential for salary progression.
• A collaborative IT environment focused on learning and development.