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Network and Cisco Engineer - 12 month contract

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  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 04 May 2026 by Recru-it
  • Expires in 24 days
  • Job 2638140 - Ref PE011585

About the position

A Network and Cisco Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining secure and reliable network infrastructure, primarily using Cisco technologies. The role focuses on ensuring optimal network performance, availability, and security across enterprise environments.
Responsibilities:

  • Installation and support of network infrastructure
  • Overseeing the installation ISP Circuits at branches and franchises.
  • Overseeing installation of network equipment and cabling at branches and franchises.
  • Managing network infrastructure of all office moves for branches and franchises, and ensuring all completed by agreed date. Keeping inventory of all network equipment in the Cape and Port Elizabeth Region and updating on a regular basis.
  • Updating Visio diagrams with all changes
  • Maintenance of network rooms and cabling at all branches. Site diagrams and keeping up to date.
  • Installation and support of 5th mountain equipment at franchise sites.
  • Configuring of switches at franchise sites for voice over IP telephony and testing with vendor.
  • Support of Wi-Fi network at Century City and all branches and franchises.
  • SDWAN - installation and support of Viptela and Meraki sites.

 
Voice networks:

  • Installation and configuration Microsoft Teams Telephony and Amazon Connect.
  • Providing support to video conferencing equipment at Century City.
  • Overseeing installation and support of telephone at branches.
  • Hardware and software of equipment:
  • Support of equipment in all branches. Actioning of calls logged via Remedy (a call logging system).
  • Support users with 3G (APN) and VPN. Testing connectivity
  • Telephonic problem resolution/ support according to remedy:
  • Identified problems to be resolved timeously.
  • Ensuring effective resolution of service requests and incidents logged.
  • Keeps updated with reference material related to routine problems.
  • Unresolved calls/ problems are escalated for resolution.
  • Maintain accurate log entries of user, problems and resolution.
  • Transfer knowledge to users and team members in a well-articulated manner.
  • Logging of calls to external suppliers
  • The external supplier call logging process always needs to be adhered to.
  • Promptly escalate calls to the suppliers using the escalation path.
  • Take ownership of calls till closure status.


Qualifications:

  • Matric and a Tertiary Qualification
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

 
Skills:

  • Cloud and edge networks
  • Mobile networks
  • Local-area networks (LAN)
  • Wide-area networks (WAN)
  • Software-defined networks (SDN) - Viptela and Meraki
  • F5 - Application load balancer
  • Infoblox
  • ISE

Desired Skills:

  • Cloud and edge networks
  • Mobile networks
  • LAN/WAN
  • Software-defined networks (SDN)
  • Viptela and Meraki

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About the agency

Recruit IT Recruitment IT Recruitment and Talent Sourcing Specialists Offices in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth as well as Consultants working remotely across the country Telephone number 087 805 8536 www.recru-it.co.za >recru-it* COMPANY PROFILE Certified at a BEE Procurement Recognition Level of 110% >Introduction* >recru-it*was established in August 2005 & specializes in and focuses on the full spectrum of positions within the IT and other sectors. We focus our approach on delivering a superior service to both our client and candidate, in all portfolios and phases throughout the Recruitment process, supporting real transformation within the IT Industry and other sectors through ethical and transparent business practices >Value added services* • Advertising Client Roles • Screening Applications • CV searches • Head Hunting Candidates • CV Selection • Labour Broking • Pay structure advice for client & candidate >Additional services on request* • Personal Reference checks • Credit checks • Criminal checks • ID checks • Academic checks • Qualification checks >Placements portfolio* • Software Engineering & Development • I.T. Solution Sales and Strategic Sales • Sales & marketing • Finance and Insurance • HR • Engineering • Administration / Office Management • Healthcare • FMCG • Warehousing / Logistics • Telecommunications • Training and Development • Executive and senior level placements • ERP & CRM Consultants • Project Management & Administration • I.T Executive Management • Business Analysis • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Network Engineering • Support • Testing • Product Support Specialists   >Operational structure * >recru-it*uses a flat open structure in our approach  Each consultant takes personal ownership for each client request. The consultants are account managers with their respective clients ensuring professional and personal interaction at all times.  Our team supports each other in an interactive, transparent manner to deliver highest quality candidates on each specification, thus ensuring a fast and effective turnaround time to fulfill your every labour requirement. >recru-it*was established in August 2005. Carbon foot print  We practice a 90% paperless environment as most of our duties are internet and electronic. >BEE Profile*  >recru-it*is owned by 2 individuals with 8 additional staff members • 50 % of the business is owned by a black person. • 50% of the business is women owned.  >recru-it*has been officially & precisely rated according to our company structure. • We have been certified at a BEE Procurement Recognition Level of 110%. • Enterprise development – on site as well as external training courses for staff ensuring continuous skill improvement. • Corporate Social Investment – we do not have a formal CSI policy, but we do annual donations.

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