Senior Desktop Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Orkney; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IT professional with extensive technical expertise in desktop support and systems administration. This role involves managing complex technical issues, leading projects, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of various operating systems and strong communication skills for effective interaction with clients and stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive strategic IT decisions and enhance overall system performance. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive technical expertise in desktop support and systems administration.
• Leadership experience supervising junior engineers and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve complex technical issues with minimal supervision.
• Oversee IT initiatives and desktop upgrades.

Skills

Desktop Support

Systems Administration

Troubleshooting

Operating Systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Communication Skills

Project Management

Job description

Requirements:

• Extensive technical expertise in desktop support, systems administration, and troubleshooting, covering a wide range of hardware, software, and network environments.
• In-depth knowledge of operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and expertise in enterprise-level IT infrastructure, security protocols, and advanced troubleshooting.
• The ability to manage and resolve complex technical issues with minimal supervision, often leading projects or teams.
• Leadership experience, potentially supervising junior and intermediate engineers, mentoring staff, and contributing to strategic IT decisions.
• Experience in system deployment, maintenance, and optimization, including large-scale installations and configurations across multiple systems.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, as well as the ability to document and report on system performance and issues.
• Project management skills to oversee IT initiatives, desktop upgrades, and other tech projects.