Senior Network Engineer

Faircom (Faircape Group) Cape Town, Western Cape

Full-time Remote Closes 04 Nov 2026 · 26 days left

Cape Town, Western Cape Full-time Remote Closes 04 Nov 2026

Faircom, part of the Faircape Group, is a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) offering fast and reliable internet, fibre, wireless, and VoIP services to homes and businesses in South Africa. We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our technical team in Cape Town. This role is perfect for someone with strong networking experience who wants to work on real-world ISP infrastructure, including fibre, routing, switching, and wireless networks.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our network infrastructure. Key duties include troubleshooting complex network issues, managing routers, switches, and fibre networks, and ensuring high availability and performance. You will also plan network upgrades, expand our network coverage, and enhance security measures. Experience with BGP, OSPF, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, and network equipment like MikroTik, Cisco, or Juniper is required.

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in network engineering, preferably in ISP or telecommunications environments. A Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field is preferred. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working hours, on-call opportunities, and career growth in a dynamic ISP environment.