Work-Force
Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Network Administrator in Somerset West, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
The Network Administrator vacancy forms part of how the Somerset West branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the it jobs side of the business moving forward.
In addition, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Network Administrator taking on this position.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Network Administrator to step into the it jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the it jobs group in Somerset West.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Somerset West.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Somerset West colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the it jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Somerset West teams.
On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Somerset West keep progressing.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Somerset West offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Somerset West team member.
Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Somerset West have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Based in Somerset West
Somerset West continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the Cape Town International Airport hub. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Many candidates already living within reach of Somerset West cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Somerset West, Western Cape.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Somerset West.
Core Functions
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
Who We’re Looking For
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.