​We
are seeking an experienced Senior Networking Consultant to join our
professional services team on a permanent basis. This is a client-facing,
strategic role focused purely on high-level networking consultancy. The
successful candidate will provide expert guidance, network design strategies,
and advisory services to enterprise clients across multiple industries.

This
is not a hands-on implementation or “build” role. You will not be responsible
for physical deployments, configurations, or break-fix activities. Instead, you
will act as a trusted advisor, translating complex business requirements into
optimal network architectures, recommending best-practice solutions, and
ensuring clients achieve maximum value from their networking investments.

Key Responsibilities:

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Conduct
comprehensive network assessments, audits, and gap analyses for clients.

·
Design
and present high-level network architectures, migration strategies, and
optimisation roadmaps (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, data centre, cloud connectivity, and
security).

·
Advise
clients on Cisco-centric networking technologies, future-proofing strategies,
and alignment with business objectives.

·
Develop
technical proposals, scoping documents, and business cases for networking
projects.

·
Provide
strategic consultancy during pre-sales and post-sales phases, including
workshops, proof-of-concept planning, and executive-level presentations.

·
Collaborate
with internal delivery teams to ensure proposed designs are feasible and meet
client requirements (without performing the actual build work yourself).

·
Stay
current with emerging networking trends, Cisco roadmaps, and industry best
practices to deliver thought-leadership to clients.

·
Mentor
junior consultants and contribute to the continuous improvement of our
consultancy methodology.

Requirements

Essential
Requirements:

·
Certification:
Must hold a current and valid Cisco
certification at Professional level or higher (CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security,
CCNP Data Center, or CCIE in any track). CCIE is strongly preferred.

·
Experience:
Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in
networking, with at least 4 years spent in a pure consultancy or advisory
capacity (design, strategy, and client-facing architecture roles).

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Location:
Must already live in Durban (no
relocation support will be offered).

·
Proven
track record of successfully delivering complex networking consultancy
engagements to mid-to-large enterprise clients.

·
Deep
technical knowledge of Cisco technologies including routing/switching, SD-WAN,
wireless, network automation, and security integration.

·
Strong
business acumen with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both
technical and non-technical stakeholders.

·
Excellent
communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

·
Valid
driver’s licence and own vehicle (required for client visits in the Durban and
greater KwaZulu-Natal region).

If you are a
strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex networking challenges through
consultancy rather than implementation, and you meet the Durban residency and
Cisco certification criteria, we would like to hear from you.