Senior Network Technician

Stellenbosch
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: IT/333/1224

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Employer: Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University

Information Technology

Senior Network Technician (Job Level 9.1)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. IT/333/1224

Duties:

• Network design, and configuring and establishing standards for copper, radio and fibre networks.

• Installing, maintaining and supporting wired copper, radio and fibre networks.

• Providing network support to Stellenbosch University (SU) staff and students, ensuring network stability and resolving issues.

• Making recommendations on network standards, configurations and equipment procurement.

• Configuring, administering and documenting network infrastructure, IP-based communication systems and components.

• Conducting technical training and workshops for SU colleagues, staff and students.

• Assisting with creating self-help guides to empower users to resolve network and computer issues independently.

• Staying up to date with industry trends and technologies through research and continuous learning.

• Following standard guidelines to manage and document network-related tasks and requests.

Required Skills

Experience In Supporting Computer Networks, Including Ethernet, Wi-Fi And Fibre Technologies.: 3 to 4 years
Thorough Understanding Of Network Technology And Computer Architecture.
In-Depth Knowledge Of Radio Network Technology.

Candidate Requirements

Requirements:

• An NQF 5 qualification or certification in networking/computing (A+, N+, MCSE, MCITP, Cisco CCNA, Huawei HCIA), or equivalent relevant training.

• At least three years’ experience in supporting computer networks, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi and fibre technologies.

• Thorough understanding of network technology and computer architecture.

• In-depth knowledge of radio network technology.

• Proficient in DHCP, TCP/IP, and related network protocols.

• Expertise in Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android operating systems.

• Knowledge of IP-based telephony systems (Microsoft Teams, OpenScape Voice, Asterisk, VoIP).

• The ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.

• The ability to share knowledge and mentor team members.

• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.

• Willingness to provide after-hours support (with extra compensation).

Recommendations:

• Certifications in Huawei, Cisco, Aruba or other relevant networks.

• Experience with network monitoring tools.

• Knowledge of SIP/VoIP systems and Microsoft Teams telephony.

• Familiarity with audiovisual systems like Extron and Poly.

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About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University is recognised as one of the four top research universities in South Africa. It takes pride in the fact that it has one of the country’s highest proportions of postgraduate students of which almost ten percent are international students.

The University lies in the picturesque Jonkershoek Valley in the heart of the Western Cape Winelands. The University has ten faculties, of which eight – AgriSciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Science, Theology and the larger part of Economic and Management Sciences - are located on the main campus in Stellenbosch with the Faculty of Health Sciences situated on the Tygerberg campus and the Faculty of Military Science in Saldanha. The University's Business School is situated at the Bellville Park campus.