It Network Support Dispatch Bloemfontein, South Africa

Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Job Description

Hands & Feet (H&F) Support

  • 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).
Network Hands & Feet
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
runbooks.
  • Perform basic checks: link lights, port mapping verification, cable reseat, label verification.
Network Device Rack & Stack
  • 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.
Basic Configuration
  • Perform basic level initial actions (only as instructed by the Remote Support Team), such
as:
o Connecting console and granting remote access session (screen share/terminal access
where applicable).
o Executing clearly provided command steps (copy/paste) when approved.
o Applying basic baseline actions (e.g., set management IP/VLAN) only when explicitly
instructed and approved
Requirements:
Working at Heights Training Certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate
Requirements
Required Tools
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

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1652752
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned