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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
 
REFERENCE NR : VAC00334 - 35 
JOB TITLE : Consultant: Networks Engineer- (WAN) X2 
JOB LEVEL : D1 
SALARY : R 382,982 – R 638,303 
REPORT : Head of Department 
DIVISION : Network and Service Management 
Department : LAN & Desktop Service 
LOCATION : SITA Eramuskloof, Pretoria 
POSITION STATUS : Fixed Term Contract -3 Years (Internal / External) 
 
 
Purpose of the job 
To plan, support and implementation of Network infrastructure, Network expansions and co-ordinate integrated activities across multiple functional lines to ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements signed by SITA. 
 
Key Responsibility Areas 
Plan and implement infrastructure; oversee the maintenance of the network infrastructure; Perform incident management and attend to escalated requests by Network engineers to ensure that service level agreements are met; and Supervision of staff. 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
Minimum: 3 year Diploma/Degree in IT related field (Computer Science, Information Technology/Engineering, BCom or similar). 
 
Additional requirements: Valid Certified Cisco Network Professional or equivalent other OEM’s certifications. 
 
Experience: 5 – 6 years in Wide Area Network (WAN), Network topology, Network Design , Application Layer and routing protocols. 
 
 
Technical Competencies Description 
Knowledge of: Computer based knowledge and experience; LAN knowledge and experience; Advanced Networking knowledge and experience; Advanced WAN planning and design knowledge and experience; Network Management experience; Knowledge and experience of Project Management principles; Advanced knowledge and experience of Cisco, Huawei, HP, Juniper or similar networking OEMs’ hardware and software; Solid knowledge of IP, routing protocols and Radius AAA; Solid knowledge of WANs and LAN/Campus Switched technologies; Solid knowledge of Wireless Networks; Advanced Knowledge and experience on layer 3 protocol – static routing, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, IS-IS, etc; Change Control Management; Fault Management; Configuration Management; Asset Management; SLA Management; and Performance Management 
 
Skills: Proficiency in routing and switching technologies; ITIL ; Voice over IP; Network configuration; VPN Support; IT security; Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS); Written and verbal communication; Troubleshooting; Facilitation; Analytical; Conflict Handling; Contract Management; ICT Policy and Regulation; Financial Management. Enabling; Questioning; Stakeholder management; Change/transformation management; Information Scanning; Judgement; Lateral Thinking; Planning Organizing; Systems Thinking; Ability to anticipate user requirements and identify and resolve complex problems; Networking principles. 
 
Other Special Requirements 
 Willingness to work within a structured delivery environment and in accordance with best practices and standards 
 The incumbent will be required to consult and interact with Government officials, standards generating bodies, accreditation and certification bodies.
 Willingness to travel 
 Willingness to work overtime and standby 
 

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How to apply
Kindly send your CV to Lerato.recruitment@sita.co.za
 
Closing Date: 18 May 2020
 
Disclaimer 
SITA is Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. 
 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 accepted