Lead Consultant: Network Engineer at SITA SOC (Ltd)

Purpose of the job

• To manage the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of new and existing highly complex network (WAN/LAN/Data Center) connectivity solutions and the impact of these solutions on operations of all network and other external disciplines, including scanning and lifecycle management of all network assets.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Network Infrastructure services Preparation.
• Network Management and Administration.
• Address the complex Network escalations.
• Management of staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Required Qualification: 3 Year National Diploma/Degree in IT related field (Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant Engineering/Telecommunications) at NQF level 6.
• Certification: CCNA and or CCNP and or HCIA and or HCIP (expiry irrelevant) is a requirement.
• Experience: 8 - 9 years practical experience in ICT field with a minimum of 2 - 3 years management responsibilities in a large corporate including experience in the provision of ICT solutions, specifically within WAN environment.

Technical Competencies Description

• Organizational Awareness: Networking IT Industry IT Products and Services An in-depth knowledge of: Advance Computer and network principles Advance WAN principles and topology Advance Internet protocols, services and standards Advance Quality of Service Advanced Networking knowledge and experience Advanced WAN and Gateway operational, support and maintenance knowledge and experience Advanced WAN and Gateway planning and design knowledge and experience A solid understanding of: Advance Network Management VPN technologies and concepts Modems Carrier technology LAN Principles Cabling Principles Network Operating Systems Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Project Management Technical: Advance Proficiency in routing and switching technologies ITIL Advance Voice over IP Quality of Service VPN Support.

Technical competencies:

• Network/Infrastructure Management.

Deadline:9th June,2026