Managed Services Engineer

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruiting firm is seeking a Managed Services Engineer located in Pretoria. The engineer will provide day-to-day technical support and maintenance to managed service clients, focusing on monitoring and resolving incidents while ensuring systems remain operational. The candidate should possess a Matric certificate and an IT Diploma, along with 1-3 years' experience in technical support, with familiarity in Microsoft environments and networking. This role requires strong communication and troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years' experience in a technical support or managed services environment.
• Experience supporting multiple client environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support to managed service clients.
• Monitor client systems, networks, and infrastructure.
• Log, track, and resolve support tickets.

Skills

Troubleshooting ability

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Basic networking knowledge (LAN/WAN)

Working knowledge of Microsoft environments

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

IT Diploma / Certificate

Tools

Windows Server

Monitoring systems

Ticketing systems

Job description

Job Title: Managed Services Engineer

Location: Pretoria

Job Specification: The Managed Services Engineer will be responsible for providing day‑to‑day technical support and maintenance to managed service clients. The role focuses on monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving incidents across customer environments to ensure systems remain operational and service levels are maintained. The role requires a hands‑on individual who can work efficiently in a support‑driven environment while delivering consistent service to multiple clients.

Key Responsibilities

Managed Service Support

• Provide remote technical support to managed service clients.
• Monitor client systems, networks, and infrastructure using monitoring tools.
• Respond to alerts, incidents, and service requests within agreed SLA's.
• Perform basic troubleshooting across network, voice, and infrastructure environments.
• Escalate complex issues to senior engineers where required.

System Maintenance

• Perform routine system health checks.
• Conduct patching, updates, and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with configuration changes and system adjustments.

Incident & Request Management

• Log, track, and resolve support tickets through the service desk system.
• Ensure accurate documentation of troubleshooting steps and resolutions.
• Maintain communication with clients regarding ticket progress.

Client Environment Administration

• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access requests.
• Assist with device configuration and deployments.
• Support backup monitoring and basic recovery tasks.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate client documentation.
• Update system diagrams, passwords, and configuration records.
• Provide feedback on recurring issues or system improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12) - essential
• IT Diploma / Certificate or equivalent technical qualification.
• 1 - 3 years' experience in a technical support or managed services environment
• Experience supporting multiple client environments will be advantageous

Technical Skills

Basic working knowledge of:

• Networking (LAN/WAN)
• Microsoft environments
• VoIP / Unified Communications (advantageous)
• Monitoring and ticketing systems
• Windows Server / Desktop environments

Other Requirements

• Good troubleshooting ability
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tickets simultaneously
• Customer service orientated
• Ability to work under pressure

Advantageous Skills (Not Required)

• Experience with MSP environments
• Exposure to cloud services (Microsoft 365 / Azure)
• Basic firewall or switch configuration

To Apply

To Apply send your CV, Qualifications and Payslip to [e-mail]