Senior Network Engineer

Network Infrastructure Lead (Africa Region)

Area: Gauteng – in office

Salary: R60k – R80k per month dep. On exp.

Our client is looking for an experienced professional to lead and manage network infrastructure across their Africa operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and evaluate network infrastructure projects and operations (firewalls, routers, switches, Wi-Fi, IP telephony, cabling, cameras).
• Handle high-priority incidents and troubleshoot complex network issues with service providers.
• Provide design, implementation, and security guidance across infrastructure, including virtual environments, backup systems, Active Directory, and cloud platforms (M365/AWS).
• Identify risks, implement controls, and report on gaps with remediation plans.
• Drive technology improvements and support strategic and tactical planning.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and project delivery.
• Oversee budgets and resource allocation.

Skills & Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of network governance, security frameworks, and risk management.
• Experience with enterprise networking technologies and multi-layered security strategies.
• Ability to design resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Hands-on experience with vendors such as Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, or Huawei.
• Solid project management and incident response capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Certifications: A+, N+, CCNE (or similar), ITIL 4 (Azure/Security certifications advantageous).

Experience:

• 7+ years in IT, including 5+ years in enterprise network infrastructure.
• Mining industry experience beneficial but not essential.

What You’ll Do:
Play a key leadership role in strengthening and advancing network infrastructure capabilities across regional operations.