Senior Network Specialist

About the role

TooMuchWifi is seeking a seasoned Senior Network Specialist to join its technical team in Cape Town. You will be responsible for designing, deploying and maintaining the company’s wireless and fibre network infrastructure, ensuring reliable internet service for aspirational communities across South Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Network Planning Team to design network solutions for Points of Presence (PoPs) using wireless and fibre backhaul.
• Conduct site surveys and analyse RF coverage to optimise performance and reliability.
• Deploy and configure access points, radios, backhaul links, switches and routers.
• Monitor network health, bandwidth utilisation and security threats using monitoring tools.
• Work with Design and Optimisation teams to improve observability metrics and reporting.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance issues to maintain a seamless internet experience.

Required profile

• Senior‑level professional with a strong passion for wireless and fibre technologies.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality internet services and driving digital inclusion.
• Proven experience in network design, deployment and maintenance in a telecom environment.

Required skills

• Wireless networking
• Fibre optics
• Network design and deployment
• Access points and radios
• Backhaul link configuration
• Switches and routers
• RF coverage analysis
• Network monitoring tools

What we offer

• 100% employer contribution to health insurance and comprehensive life cover.
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and families.
• Performance‑based bonuses, salary increases and an Employee Share Ownership Plan.
• 15‑21 days annual leave (depending on grade) plus birthday leave.
• Discounted TooMuchWifi internet packages, casual Fridays, fun company events and a soccer club.
• Interest‑free staff loans and referral bonuses.