Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Network Administrator role based in Bloemfontein. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Network Administrator is needed to support operations in Bloemfontein. The role forms part of how the business keeps its it jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
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.
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 Bloemfontein teams, and the new Network Administrator will feel that from the first week.
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.
Your Workplace
Practically speaking, the environment is hybrid-friendly where the role allows, with collaborative tooling, modern source-control workflows and a strong emphasis on shared ownership of code and incidents.
Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Bloemfontein site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
About Bloemfontein
Importantly, the role is based in Bloemfontein, near the Bethlehem agricultural belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Bloemfontein and the broader Free State region.
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 Bloemfontein.
Many candidates already living within reach of Bloemfontein cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Bloemfontein, Free State.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Bloemfontein.
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.
Crucially, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bloemfontein.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Bloemfontein colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the it jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Your Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Bloemfontein office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State 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.
Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Bloemfontein will be explained during the hiring process.
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 You’ll Be Doing
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
What You’ll Need
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.