Tech Officer: Network Engineer; Hotazel mining area

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To ensure the stability, efficiency, and security of IT systems and operational infrastructure by managing system engineering tasks, monitoring performance, and supporting business-critical applications. The role bridges technical expertise with operational oversight, ensuring seamless service delivery. This is a Full-time role based in Hotazel minin area.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance and availability, ensuring uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, escalating where necessary.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Document workflows, procedures, and system configurations.
• Ensure compliance with ITIL/ISO standards and organizational policies.
• Automate routine tasks to improve efficiency.
• Work closely with operations, network, and application teams.
• Support project rollouts and system migrations.
• Provide input into strategic IT planning and infrastructure development.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems, and enterprise applications.
• Manage virtualization platforms, cloud environments, and storage solutions.
• Implement system upgrades, patches, and security updates.
• High attention to detail and commitment to reliability
• Comfortable working in fast ‑ paced, mission ‑ critical environments
• Proficiency in Windows/Linux server administration.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Solar Winds).

Customer Focus

Troubleshooting

ICT Knowledge

Infrastructure Technology

Problem solving

Job Match

Following instructions & procedures

Coping with pressures & setbacks

Working with people

NQF 4:
Grade 12 National Diploma

• 3+ years of hands ‑ on experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Knowledge of routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, etc.).
• Strong experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or similar enterprise networking platforms.
• Proven experience with firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower).
• Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, PCNSE, or equivalent are preferred.