Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Network Administrator for its Empangeni operation. The role forms part of a wider it jobs portfolio across KwaZulu-Natal.
What This Role Involves
Notably, the Network Administrator position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across KwaZulu-Natal. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Empangeni and across the it jobs space.
Crucially, 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.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the it jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Empangeni much easier.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Empangeni teams, and the new Network Administrator will feel that from the first week.
Your Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Empangeni office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
On top of that, the team mix in Empangeni reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Empangeni contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the it jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.
In addition, 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 Empangeni keep progressing.
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 KwaZulu-Natal.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Empangeni teams.
About Empangeni
Notably, the role is based in Empangeni, on the Umhlanga Ridge business corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Empangeni and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Empangeni cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Empangeni.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the it jobs team in Empangeni have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Empangeni team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Empangeni have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Core Functions
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
Essential Criteria
- Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
- Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
Practically speaking, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.