ICT & IT Jobs in Boksburg
Boksburg is an East Rand retail and manufacturing centre anchored by East Rand Mall and close to OR Tambo. Its ICT market is driven by retail systems, logistics tech and manufacturing IT support.
Entry Salary
R7,500–R14,000/mo
Senior Salary
Up to R140,000/mo
Local Employers
9+ anchors
In-Demand Roles
8+ role types
Where the Tech Jobs Are in Boksburg
Target these local tech and business nodes when you search for ICT work in and around Boksburg:
What's Driving Demand
- Retail & POS systems support
- Logistics & warehouse tech (Jet Park)
- Manufacturing IT
Anchor Employers & Sectors
- retail chains
- Jet Park logistics & warehousing
- manufacturing plants
In-Demand ICT Roles for Boksburg
IT Support Technician
R8,000–R14,000/month
Service Desk / Help Desk Agent
R7,500–R12,000/month
Junior Software Developer
R15,000–R25,000/month
Network Technician
R10,000–R16,000/month
Data Analyst
R14,000–R22,000/month
Cybersecurity Analyst
R18,000–R30,000/month
Junior Systems Administrator
R14,000–R22,000/month
Web Developer
R10,000–R20,000/month
Major ICT Employers Hiring Across Gauteng
MTN Business
Part of MTN SA (17,000+)
The enterprise ICT and connectivity arm of MTN, delivering cloud, IoT, networking and digital solutions to businesses. Combines telecoms scale with a growing ICT services portfolio and structured graduate development.
BCX
6,000+
A Telkom company and one of South Africa's largest ICT and digital transformation providers, delivering managed services, cloud, networking and software across the country. A major employer of IT support, network and systems staff with a strong KwaZulu-Natal footprint.
Datacentrix
2,000+
A JSE-listed ICT systems integrator providing infrastructure, cloud, security and managed services to SA's biggest organisations. Known for structured graduate and learnership pipelines into technical roles.
Vox Telecom
1,000+
A leading South African telecommunications and ICT provider offering fibre, connectivity, cloud and voice services. A common entry point for network, fibre and technical-support technicians.
NTT Ltd (Dimension Data)
3,000+ (SA)
The global technology services company (formerly Dimension Data) with a large South African operation in networking, cloud, security and data centres. A prestigious destination for engineers and a strong graduate-programme employer.
Adapt IT
1,500+
A Durban-founded software and ICT solutions company (part of Volaris/Halma) building industry software for education, manufacturing, energy and more. One of KZN's flagship home-grown tech employers and a great destination for developers.
Study & Train for Tech in Boksburg
You don't always need a degree, but the right foundation helps. These local institutions and programmes feed the Boksburg ICT talent pipeline — several offer funded learnerships:
How to Get an ICT Job in Boksburg
Get a foundation certificate
You don't need a degree. Start with CompTIA A+ and N+ for support roles — many people get hired on these alone. Watch Ekurhuleni East TVET College and MICT SETA for learnerships that pay you while you train.
Build proof of skill
For support, set up a home lab. For development, put projects on GitHub. A portfolio you can show beats a CV full of claims — especially in Boksburg's growing market.
Target the right nodes
Focus your search on East Rand Mall precinct, Boksburg CBD, Jet Park (logistics), and don't ignore remote roles for larger metros.
Start with a foot in the door
If you're brand new, a service-desk or entry-level job gets you working while you certify. Browse live openings near you and apply via WhatsApp — no CV required.
Looking for entry-level work in Boksburg right now?
Browse live job pages by suburb near you — apply via WhatsApp, no CV required.
ICT Jobs Near Boksburg
Also worth searching nearby: Benoni, Germiston, Kempton Park, Alberton.
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