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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
 
VACANCY
 
REFERENCE NR : 6953, 54, 6974 
JOB TITLE : Network Engineer X 3 (Unified Communications) 
JOB LEVEL : C5 
SALARY : R 345 328 – R 575 546 
REPORT TO : Consultant: Network Engineering 
DIVISION : Con Com Network Transport: SAPS 
DEPARTMENT : Network and Service Management 
LOCATION : Cape Town 
POSITION STATUS : Fixed term Contract 24 Months (Internal and External)
 
 
Purpose of the job 
To monitor network status, attend to network incidents and service requests to ensure service restoration, and complete root cause analysis. 
 
Key Responsibility Areas 
Infrastructure management. Maintenance of Network Devices. Provide user support and attend to logged incidents. 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
Minimum: 3 year National Diploma/Degree in IT related field (Computer Science, Information Technology/Engineering, B Com etc.). 
 
Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in Wide Area Network (WAN), Troubleshooting Technology, Network topology, Network Design, Application Layer and routing protocols, VOIP. 
 
Technical Competencies Description 
Knowledge of: Incident Restoration and network principles; Internet, Application Layer protocols, services and standards; Computer and network principles ;Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS); Virtual Private Network (VPN); Wide Area Network (WAN); Local Area Network (LAN); Quality of Service (QOS); Routing and Switching; Carrier Services; Service Level Agreement (SLA) reporting. Network Management Systems; VPN technologies and concepts; Modems; Carrier technology; Cabling Principles; Troubleshooting WAN Technologies. 

 
Skills: Proficiency in Voice, video, Routing and switching technologies and protocols, Voice Soft Switches, Network Operating Systems, Project Management ITIL, fault, configuration, accounting performance and security management. 
 
Other Special Requirements 
 Behavioural Attributes: Self-confidence, Problem resolution-orientation, Customer Relations, communication. 
 Ability to interact with leadership and external customers. 
 Incumbent must be willing to consult and interact with Government officials, standards generating bodies, accreditation and certification bodies. 
 Ability to work independently under minimal supervision. 
 Must be willing to work standby shifts and overtime when required.
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​How to apply 
Kindly send your CV to: WCrecruitment@sita.co.za
 
Closing Date: 19 November 2019 
 
Disclaimer
SITA is an Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Preference will be given to members of designated groups. 
 
 If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 
 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for. 
 It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
 Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply. 
 SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment. 
 Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract, verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checking. 
 Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only. 
 CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.