IT Support Specialist

Atlas Copco Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking an IT Support Specialist in Boksburg, Gauteng. The role involves providing technical support, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring effective IT service delivery. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting skills, preferably with Microsoft 365, and a background in ITIL practices. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware, software, and network systems.
• Experience working in a global or multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on technical support to onsite end users.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality of service.
• Support end users in Microsoft 365, PC support, LAN, and WAN.

Skills

Troubleshooting PC’s and laptops

Customer focused

Effective communication

Strong analytical thinking

Vendor management

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

ITIL Certified

CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA, or MCITP

Tools

Microsoft 365

ServiceNow

Power Automate

Power App

SharePoint online

Job description

Your role

As an IT Support Specialist, your mission is to provide outstanding technical support and foster strategic vendor relationships, driving a culture of collaboration that upholds the reliability, security, and efficiency of our IT infrastructure. We address complex support requests and service tickets that require on-site expertise or specialized technical knowledge through proactive problem-solving, transparent communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will report to the IT Manager Middle East and Africa (MEA).

• Deliver hands-on technical support to onsite end users by troubleshooting and resolving issues related to computer hardware, software, services, and applications.
• Execute assigned change and service requests with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring timely completion and adherence to established processes and standards.
• Act on incidents which are approaching or have reached the point of breaching our service level agreements.
• Support end users and deliver IT services in the areas of Microsoft 365, MS Teams, PC support, LAN and WAN, video conferencing etc.
• Hands-on practice on Microsoft Power platform services including Power Automate and Power App.
• Microsoft SharePoint online administration (Intermediate level).
• Mobile devices support including the mobile device management.
• Provide hands on support to our specialist team with server, network, and telephonic infrastructure.
• Maintain Asset Management database in ServiceNow with accurate records of IT assets.
• Work in partnership with the IT Manager to oversee and maintain the IT infrastructure, ensuring all information systems operate at peak performance and support business continuity.
• Properly escalate incidents or problems to IT Manager and Regional End User Support teams according to the impact, severity, and urgency.
• Ensure full compliance with IT security procedures, guidelines and policies referring to the Atlas Copco Way.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality of service.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment of IT services with business objectives.
• Liaise with local vendors for procurement, maintenance, and support of IT equipment and services.
  
  

To succeed, you will need

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Customer focused and business oriented.
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, maintaining a proactive approach and effectively managing multiple tasks simulaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skill.
• Apply strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and deliver impactful solutions in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Maintain a proactive mindset with a strong willingness to research, learn and discover effective solutions, while quickly grasping new technologies and adapting to evolving processes.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware, software, and network systems.
• Troubleshooting PC’s, laptops (Dell and HP experience).
• Mobile devices management and support.
• Hands on experience with Microsoft 365, especially MS Teams, MS Outlook, OneDrive & SharePoint.
• Experience with vendor management and project participation is a beneficial.
• Experience working in a global or multi-site environment.
• University degree or equivalent competence gained through experience.
• ITIL Certified Experience with IT best practice / ITIL; ITIL certification desirable.
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) is a plus.
  
  

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability.
• Lifelong learning and career growth.
• Innovation powered by people.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Health and well-being.
  
  

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa (ZA). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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