Network Engineer at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Network Engineer to join the team.
• The purpose of this role is to design, implement, troubleshoot and maintain secure and efficient network solutions to support our business objectives.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric or a Senior Certificate
• Degree in computer science, IT, or related field
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of professional experience in network engineering
• Advantage:
• Certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Aruba Certified Network Professional (ACNP), or Ruckus
• Certified Networking Associate (RCNA) are highly desirable
• Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF.
• Experience with wireless networking solutions and RF planning

Job Specification…

Design and Implementation:

• Design, configure, and deploy network solutions based on business and technical requirements.
• Plan, deploy, and optimize network solutions using Fortinet, Aruba, and Ruckus products.
• Configure and troubleshoot firewalls, access points, switches, and controllers.
• Ensure network scalability, performance, and security.
• Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
• Monitor and maintain network performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Conduct regular network assessments and make recommendations for improvements.
• Evaluate network capacity and plan for future growth, anticipating resource requirements and recommending upgrades as needed.
• Diagnose and resolve network incidents promptly to minimize service disruptions.
• Respond to network incidents and provide timely resolutions.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for network incidents and outages.
• Collaborate with vendors and other IT teams to resolve complex incidents.

Security and Compliance:

• Collaborate with the security team to ensure network designs meet security and compliance requirements.
• Implement and manage security protocols, including VPNs, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and standards.
• Maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures for network infrastructure.

Documentation and Training:

• Maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams and procedures for troubleshooting and planning.
• Provide training and guidance to junior employees as needed.

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies

Essential:

• Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF). Experience with wireless networking solutions and RF planning. Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools
• The tendency to approach problems in a rational, intellectual manner. Will base decisions on a logical analysis of available evidence
• Ability to have a clear vision about what needs to be achieved
• Grasps the meaning of information written in English. Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand. Communicate in a confident and forceful manner in order to achieve the required goal without being aggressive
• Builds constructive working relationships characterised by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks. Demonstrating an underlying drive to ensure that quality is not compromised. It includes the identification and maintenance of standards to meet the needs of the company, together with a desire for accuracy and order.
• Maintains confidentiality and meets own commitments. Able to take on accountability and work independently.
• Proven experience with Fortinet products (e.g., FortiGate firewalls, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch). Hands-on experience with Aruba networking solutions (e.g., ClearPass, ArubaOS, Aruba Central). In-depth knowledge of Ruckus networking (e.g., SmartZone, ICX switches, Ruckus Cloud)

Special conditions of employment:

• Be available for after hour support
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 29 August 2025