Core Network Engineer – Network Design & Optimization

About the role

The Core Network Engineer will join TooMuchWifi’s technical team in Cape Town, focusing on the design, deployment and optimisation of the company’s core wireless and fibre back‑haul network. The role ensures reliable internet service for aspirational communities across South Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior network specialists to design and implement network solutions for Points of Presence (PoPs) using wireless and fibre back‑haul.
• Conduct site surveys and RF coverage analysis to determine optimal placement of access points, radios and back‑haul links.
• Deploy, configure and commission network equipment including routers, switches, access points and radios.
• Monitor network performance, bandwidth utilisation and security alerts using network observability tools.
• Perform firmware upgrades, patches and security updates, and troubleshoot outages and performance bottlenecks.

Required profile

• Several years of experience in core network engineering, preferably in telecom or ISP environments.
• Strong understanding of wireless and fibre technologies and RF planning.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative technical team.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality internet services to underserved communities.

Required skills

• Wireless networking
• Fibre optics back‑haul
• RF coverage analysis
• Access point and radio configuration
• Router and switch configuration
• Network monitoring tools
• Firmware upgrade and security patch management

What we offer

• Health insurance and medical aid benefits
• Comprehensive life cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Annual performance bonuses and salary increases
• Employee Share Ownership Plan for qualifying staff
• Generous annual leave and birthday leave
• Discounted TooMuchWifi internet packages and interest‑free staff loans