IT Support - Cape Town Distribution Centre

takealot.com; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff discount

Mentorship programme

Birthday leave

TakealotMORE Benefit

Online learning access

Descripción de la vacante

Takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is seeking a hands-on IT Support professional to join the team onsite at the Distribution Centre in Cape Town. You will resolve tickets, troubleshoot hardware, assist system engineers, and manage PCs, peripherals and access control across the site.

Requirements include 3+ years in IT support (or 6+ years with non-degree experience), certifications such as A+, N+, MCSA, and strong knowledge of Windows and Mac environments.

Formación

• Higher Certificate or Advanced National (Vocational) Certificate in IT/Computing or related field and a minimum of 3 years experience in IT Support.
• In the event that a candidate does not have a Higher Certificate or Advanced National (Vocational) Certificate in IT/Computing or related field, an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years of IT Support experience.
• A+, N+, MCSA certifications
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Operating Systems
• Advanced knowledge of Apple Mac Hardware and Software
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience in an IT support services related role that includes desktop support and troubleshooting
• Experience in and advanced understanding of wireless networks, networking printers, and LANs
• Advanced understanding of network security
• Experience in industrial environments is beneficial.
• Experience with Honeywell, Zebra, Newland Android devices is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Resolve IT support tickets using help desk ticketing software
• Troubleshoot and replace computers, monitors, printers, scanners and other peripherals in a fast-paced environment
• Assist system engineers as needed – 'Smart Hands'
• Install, compile, configure, patch, troubleshoot, and manage PC software
• Maintain, clean and test equipment and peripherals
• Asset tagging and asset management
• Perform password resets in Active Directory as well as Google Workspace and other in-house systems
• Provide comprehensive troubleshooting and support for all IT equipment and software
• Perform OS re-imaging and software installations as required
• Ensure user's backup needs are being met
• Other duties as assigned by Management on site or Team Lead
• Support site video conference and A/V equipment
• Install patch cabling for phone, server and switches as needed
• Document IT procedures for internal use including test protocols
• Provide 'smart-hands' support for server devices, network, print devices and fixed line devices
• Physically lift/deploy PC hardware and related equipment
• Manage vendor relationships for equipment support, maintenance and installations
• Be prepared for Stand-By as part of the job
• Own transport is essential

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Educación

Higher IT Certificate

Advanced IT Certificate

Herramientas

Active Directory

Google Workspace

Windows OS

Mac OS

Descripción del empleo

Takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is seeking a hands‑on individual to provide exceptional IT Support to our team onsite at the Distribution Centre based in Cape Town.

Think you've been challenged before? Think again!

• Scale: 4 million happy shoppers shop online on takealot.com. Show them what you can do.
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Code alongside industry leaders and upskill in record time.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast‑growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, Mr D and TFS. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

Who's who in the tech space

This position reports to the IT Support Engineering Manager.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Resolving IT support tickets using help desk ticketing software
• Troubleshooting and Replacing computers, monitors, printers, scanners (palm and barcode) and other peripherals in a fast‑paced environment
• Assisting system engineers as needed – "Smart Hands"
• Install, compile, configure, patch, troubleshoot, and manage PC software
• Maintaining, cleaning and testing equipment and peripherals
• Asset tagging and asset management
• Performing password resets in Active Directory as well as Google Workspace, and other in‑house systems
• Providing comprehensive troubleshooting and support for all IT equipment and software
• Performing OS re‑imaging and software installations as required
• Ensuring user's backup needs are being met.
• Other duties as assigned by Management on site or Team Lead
• Supporting site video conference and A/V equipment.
• Installing patch cabling for phone, server and switches as needed
• Documenting IT procedures for internal use including test protocols
• Providing "smart-hands" support for server devices, network, print devices and fixed line devices (cycling power on network switches, 1st line support for network printers including checking for paper jams etc, recording serial numbers and error messages on print consoles).
• Physically being capable of lifting/handling PC related hardware, packaging and deployment of built PC devices to appropriate locations on site
• Manage vendor relationships for equipment support, maintenance and installations
• Be prepared for Stand-By as part of the job when needed.(You are the person the DC will call after hours and weekends when they need help if is your turn to be on stand by)
• Own transport is essential

The skills we need:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and perform with minimal supervision
• Driven to improve customer satisfaction, both internally and externally
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times under high‑pressure situations
• Must be able to meet team goals and enjoy working collaboratively as a team
• Root cause analysis and problem resolution

Qualifications & Experience:

• Higher Certificate or Advanced National (Vocational) Certificate in IT/Computing or related field and a minimum of 3 years experience in IT Support.
• In the event that a candidate does not have a Higher Certificate or Advanced National (Vocational) Certificate in IT/Computing or related field, an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years of IT Support experience.
• A+, N+, MCSA certifications
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Operating Systems
• Advanced knowledge of Apple Mac Hardware and Software
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience in an IT support services related role that includes desktop support and troubleshooting
• Experience in and advanced understanding of wireless networks, networking printers, and LANs
• Advanced understanding of network security
• Experience in industrial environments is beneficial.
• Experience with Honeywell, Zebra, Newland Android devices is beneficial.

Let's talk about life @ Takealot Group

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market‑related, Total Remuneration Package that allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We aren't fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• Mentorship programme: We aren't kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now's your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.
• Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up‑skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at takealot.com during regular social events and out‑of‑office activities (think hikes, think mini‑golf, think good times).
• Staff discount. Millions of products across 28 departments. What more could you ask for?
• TakealotMORE Benefit
• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off – you deserve it.
• Right tools, right job: Mac or Windows, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you'll work on the latest tech, off the latest tech.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counseling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
• Tech stack (for days): ReactJS, Python, Scala, Kotlin, Swift, Google Cloud, Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes and all things machine learning. If you build it, they will come.

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Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.