Major Incident Specialist I

CSG Systems; South Africa; Híbrido; ZAR 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote Flexibility

Professional Development

Inclusive Culture

Descripción de la vacante

CSG Systems in South Africa seeks a Major Incident Specialist I to monitor applications and coordinate rapid recovery during high-priority incidents. You will triage alerts, communicate with stakeholders, and work with Problem Management to prevent recurrence.

The role requires 1–3 years in IT operations or service desks, strong English communication, and willingness to work in a hybrid setup with shift rotations.

Formación

• South African citizenship required.
• Degree in Information Technology, BIS, BCom, Linguistics/Communications or related field.
• 1–3 years of related incident management, service desk, or IT operations experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communications.
• Hybrid work arrangement with shift rotations.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor enterprise applications and infrastructure to detect disruptions early.
• Act as initial incident point and triage critical system alerts.
• Coordinate cross-functional calls and real-time communications.
• Analyze incident data with Problem Management to identify root causes.
• Support 24/7/365 coverage through rotational shifts.

Conocimientos

English communication

Analytical skills

Customer service experience

Remote work

Shift work readiness

Educación

IT / BIS / BCom / Linguistics/Communications degree

Herramientas

Observability tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Hi, I'm Zandile Vanqa, your Recruiter and guide to joining CSG.

At CSG, you're more than your CV. We value your unique background and believe your perspective will help us elevate the work we do together. By channelling the power of all, we transform ordinary experiences into extraordinary ones- for both our customers and our employees. Channel the power of YOU and begin the journey to becoming a CSGer

As a Major Incident Specialist I, you will play a vital role in CSG’s IT Service Continuity and Incident Management function. You will actively monitor enterprise applications, perform real-time incident assessments, and drive initial triage when business-critical issues arise. Working alongside seasoned technical professionals, you will coordinate rapid recovery efforts, maintain stakeholder communications, and partner with Problem Management to identify root causes and prevent recurring issues.

What You’ll Do

• System & Event Monitoring: Actively monitor CSG applications, infrastructure, and performance events using enterprise observability and alerting toolsets to detect potential disruptions early.
• Major Incident Response: Serve as the initial point of contact and facilitator for critical system alerts, initiating triage, severity assessments, and rapid stakeholder engagement.
• Communication & Coordination: Facilitate cross-functional bridge calls, maintain real-time whiteboard/incident status updates, and draft business-impact communications during high-priority incidents.
• Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Pull and analyze incident metrics to collaborate with Problem Management, helping identify root causes and long-term remediation actions.
• Shift Operations: Support 24/7/365 coverage through rotational shift work, including weekends, public holidays, and coverage shifts as needed.

What You Bring

• Citizenship: South African Citizen.
• Degree in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, BCom, Linguistics/Communications, or a related field.
• 1-3 years' experience in related field
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly under pressure.
• Prior customer service, call center, or service desk experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, self-discipline in a remote environment, and a calm demeanor during high-pressure situations.
• Must be available to work in a hybrid environment including shift work.

Who Will Excel in This Role

• The Clear Communicator: You effortlessly connect cross-functional technical teams and global stakeholders while maintaining composure in fast-paced environments.
• The Problem Solver: You are naturally curious, proactive about finding why things break, and focused on practical solutions.
• The Adaptable Teammate: You thrive in dynamic 24/7 environments, embracing shift flexibility, remote autonomy, and continuous learning.

What We Offer

• Professional Development: Structured training, continuous skill development, and clear career progression pathways within IT Service Management.
• Remote Flexibility: Work-from-home setup supported by collaborative, modern digital workplace tools.
• Inclusive Culture: Active participation in Employee Belonging Groups and global diversity initiatives.

Location(s): ZA.National.RemoteSouth Africa Remote, ZA.Cape Town.Office, ZA.Centurion.Office

Accommodation: If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with CSG and need special assistance due to a disability or accommodation for a disability throughout any aspect of the application process, please call us at [phone] or email us at [e-mail]. CSG provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in employment, including during the hiring process and any interview and/or testing processes.

Our Guiding Principles

Impact: Always help and empower others, whether they’re colleagues or customers. When our employees set their minds to something, great things happen. Integrity: Do what’s right for our customers and our people while being authentic. We treat everyone with trust and respect—that’s just who we are. Inspiration: Be bold in the way you think and passionate about the work you do. Test out innovative ideas without the fear of failure.

Our Story

CSG empowers companies to build unforgettable experiences, making it easier for people and businesses to connect with, use and pay for the services they value most. For over 40 years, CSG's technologies and people have helped some of the world's most recognizable brands solve their toughest business challenges and evolve to meet the demands of today's digital economy. By channeling the power of all, we make ordinary customer and employee experiences extraordinary. Our people [CSGers] are fearlessly committed and connected, high on integrity and low on ego, making us the easiest company to do business with and the best place to work. We power a culture of integrity, innovation, and impact across our locations, representing the most authentic version of ourselves to build a better future together. That's just who we are.

CSG is an Aff. CSG does not discriminate on the basis of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. CSG will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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