TRAFFIC
Eastern Cape
IT Network Support (Dispatch) Joubertina
Brilliant Computers
Job Description
IT Network Support (Dispatch) Joubertina 
Joubertina, South Africa Posted on 02/17/2026
Responsibilities- Physical onsite assistance to enable remote troubleshooting and remediation.
- Console connectivity to network devices (switch/router/firewall) as instructed by the Remote Support Team.
- Providing physical access support to the Remote Support Team (e.g., opening racks, locating devices/ports, power cycling per instruction).
- Visual verification and reporting (LED status, link status, alarms, fan/power status, cabling condition).
Engineer must have basic understanding of network devices sufficient to:
- Identify network equipment types, ports, power supplies, uplinks, and patch panel layouts.
- Follow remote instructions accurately (step-by-step) without deviating from approved.
- Perform basic checks: link lights, port mapping verification, cable reseat, label verification.
- Rack mounting/unmounting of network devices per site rules and safety practices.
- Patch and dress cables to basic professional standard (as instructed).
- Coordinate with Remote Support Team for post-install verification.
- Perform basic level initial actions (only as instructed by the Remote Support Team), such as:
- Connecting console and granting remote access session (screen share/terminal access where applicable).
- Executing clearly provided command steps (copy/paste) when approved.
- Applying basic baseline actions (e.g., set management IP/VLAN) only when explicitly instructed and approved.
- Working at Heights Training Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Laptop (Windows/macOS) with terminal tools (e.g., PuTTY/teams/Anydesk) and with full administrator right.
- Console cable (e.g., RJ45-to-USB/Serial as applicable) and required adapters
- Spare Patch Cord/Cable (5m) x 2
- Basic screwdriver kit (Phillips/flathead/torx as applicable)
- Basic cable testing tools for damage identification (e.g., cable tester; other basic testers)
- Crimping tool and cutter
- RJ45 terminator (surplus)
- Labelling Machine
About This Role
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Salary Benchmark
R32,386/month
R24,341 to
R44,079/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Systems Analysis
Active Listening
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Median Salary (ZAR)
R32,386/month