Business Support Specialist (PTA)

The Talent Room; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Room in Gauteng is seeking a skilled Network Support Engineer to deliver advanced troubleshooting and support for complex networking environments. You will handle customer setups, act as an escalation point, and contribute to knowledge sharing to improve service delivery.

Candidate must have at least 3 years in networking, strong TCP/IP and routing knowledge, and Mikrotik Certification. Grade 12 is required; N+/A+ certs are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in ISP, telecommunications, or enterprise networking environments.
• Voice and PABX experience with advanced configuration and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VPNs and network security.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution for complex technical issues.
• Support advanced customer setups, including networking and routing configurations.
• Act as an escalation point for frontline support teams.
• Document troubleshooting steps, solutions, and best practices for internal knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in networking and routing.
• Remote support via Any Desk to customers.
• Ticket Management and Escalation.
• Communicate with VIP clients via WhatsApp for timely updates and proactive notifications.

Skills

ISP experience

Voice & PABX

PortaOne

TCP/IP

Routing protocols

VPNs

Network security

Troubleshooting

Customer support

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

3+ years networking

Vendor tech

Fibre & RF

Education

Grade 12

N+ / A+ certs

Mikrotik Certification

Job description

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution for complex technical issues.
• Support advanced customer setups, including networking and routing configurations.
• Strive for first-time resolution of support tickets to improve customer experience and reduce repeat escalations.
• Act as an escalation point for frontline support teams, offering guidance and expertise.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify, escape, and resolve systemic issues.
• Document troubleshooting steps, solutions, and best practices for internal knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in networking and routing.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance support efficiency and service delivery.
• Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting.
• Remote support via Any Desk to customers.
• Ticket Management and Escalation.
• Customer Interaction and Communication.
• Call Handling and Triage.
• Timely Client Feedback.
• Communicate directly with VIP clients via WhatsApp, providing timely updates, personalized support, and proactive notifications for known issues.
• Identify recurring issues and log them for problem management or system improvement.
• Collaborate with CNOC or Core Engineering teams on complex fault investigations.
• Follow escalation matrix and maintain documentation of escalated cases for audit purposes.
• Stay up to date with product changes, network upgrades, and new troubleshooting methods.
• Ensure all actions and communications comply with company policies, SLAs, and privacy regulations (e.g., POPIA or GDPR if relevant).
• Maintain proficiency in the use of support tools including ticketing platforms, diagnostic portals, and remote access tools.

Key Outputs:

• Resolve customer queries within SLA.
• Maintain customer satisfaction score of 90% or higher.
• Maintain Call/Email answer rate of 95% or higher.
• Record all support interactions and solutions in the ticketing system (Q-Contact) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Contribute to knowledge base articles by documenting common fixes and troubleshooting steps.
• Achieve 100% ticket resolution within 24 hours to meet customer service targets.
• Maintain a first-time resolution rate reducing repeat support queries.
• Contribute to the achievement of team KPIs by delivering timely, high-quality support.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Experience in ISP, telecommunications, or enterprise networking environments.
• Voice and PABX experience, including Advanced configuration, troubleshooting, and support of telephony systems.
• Working knowledge of PortaOne platform (advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VPNs, and network security principles.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues.
• Experience working in customer support or technical escalation roles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• At least 3 Years experience working in a networking environment.
• Experience with other vendor technologies (e.g., Huawei, Ubiquiti, Fortinet).
• Strong understanding of fibre networks and wireless RF technologies.

Qualification requirements:

• Grade 12 is required.
• N+and A+ certifications are advantageous and will be considered a strong asset.
• Mikrotik Certification (essential)

Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.