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Network Engineer

Design, configure, and maintain networks to ensure reliable connectivity and performance.

payments Avg: R55,000

description Overview

Network Engineers manage routers, switches, firewalls, and connectivity services. Roles exist in ISPs, corporates, and telecoms providers.

**A Day in the Life:**
Monitoring, configuration changes, incident resolution, and capacity planning.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Monitor network alerts and performance

10:00

Implement configuration changes

13:00

Troubleshoot incidents and coordinate providers

15:30

Documentation and capacity planning

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior Network Tech

0-2

Step 2

Network Engineer

2-6

Step 3

Senior Network Engineer

6-10

Step 4

Network Architect

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 30,000 - R 95,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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