Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Network Administrator role based in Mdantsane. We welcome candidates from every background across Eastern Cape who are ready to grow with us.
Overview
An experienced Network Administrator is needed to support operations in Mdantsane. The role forms part of how the business keeps its it jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Mdantsane operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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 Mdantsane.
On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mdantsane also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Workplace
Beyond that, 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.
On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
On top of that, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mdantsane site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Equally, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mdantsane.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
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.
Working in Mdantsane
Mdantsane continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with near the Mthatha regional service centre. 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.
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 Mdantsane.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mdantsane cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the it jobs team in Mdantsane have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mdantsane have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
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 Mdantsane team member.
Daily Duties
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
Candidate Profile
- 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.