Consultant: Network Engineer

Purpose of the job:

• To plan, implement, maintain and support Network infrastructure, Network expansions and co-ordinate integrated activities across multiple functional lines including third parties to ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements signed by SITA.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Plan and implement infrastructure
• Oversee the maintenance of the network infrastructure
• Perform incident management and attend to escalated requests by Network engineers to ensure that service level agreements are met
• Supervision of staff.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Required Qualification: 3-Year National Diploma or Degree in IT related field (Computer Science, Information Technology/Engineering, BCom etc).
• Certification: CCNA
• Experience: 5 – 6 years practical experience in Wide Area Network (WAN), Network topology, Network Design, Application Layer and routing protocols.

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of: Organizational Awareness: Network Infrastructure IT and Government Industry IT Products and Services An in-depth knowledge of: Incident Restoration and network principles WAN principles and topology Internet, Application Layer protocols, services and standards Routers & Switches Service Level Agreement (SLA) reporting A solid understanding of: Network Management VPN technologies and concepts Modems Carrier technology LAN Principles Cabling Principles Network Operating Systems Computer based knowledge and experience LAN knowledge and experience Advanced Networking knowledge and experience Advanced WAN planning and design knowledge and experience Network Management experience Advanced Project Management knowledge and experience Advanced Cisco hardware and software knowledge and experience Solid knowledge of IP and routing protocols Solid knowledge of WANs and LAN/Campus Switched technologies Advanced Knowledge and experience on layer 3 protocol – static routing, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, IS-IS, etc. Change Control Management Fault Management Configuration Management Asset Management Performance Management.
• Technical competencies: Network/Infrastructure Management.
• Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Active listening, Attention to Detail, Analytical thinking, Continuous Learning, Resilience, and Stress Management

Deadline:25th June,2026