Fully Remote IT Helpdesk Specialist

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote
Work-life balance
Medical insurance
Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Helpdesk Technician to provide first-line technical support to internal users from a distributed IT team. You will diagnose hardware, software, and network issues, assist with software installation, and manage user accounts in a fully remote capacity.

The role emphasizes strong communication, independent work, and a commitment to timely resolutions in a remote setting.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Helpdesk Technician or similar IT support role.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems.
  • Familiarity with network fundamentals and troubleshooting connectivity.
  • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+ or Network+ are desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Provide first-level technical support to users via remote access tools, phone, and email.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues efficiently.
  • Install, configure, and update software applications and operating systems.
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls within the IT systems.
  • Document support activities, resolutions, and system configurations in the helpdesk ticketing system.
  • Assist with IT asset management, including inventory tracking and deployment of new equipment.

Skills

Windows OS
macOS
Networking basics
Remote support
Customer service
Remote tools

Education

CompTIA A+
Network+

Tools

Helpdesk ticketing system
Remote access tools
Email support

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Helpdesk Technician to provide first-line technical support to internal users from a distributed IT team. You will diagnose hardware, software, and network issues, assist with software installation, and manage user accounts in a fully remote capacity.

The role emphasizes strong communication, independent work, and a commitment to timely resolutions in a remote setting.

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