Partner Servicedesk Coordinator Sa

Excis Compliance ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT support leader is seeking a Partner Service Desk Coordinator in Cape Town, South Africa. This role involves managing the service desk operations and ensuring the efficiency of partnerships. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in a relevant role, strong communication skills, and a customer-focused mindset. Join a collaborative team prioritizing professional growth and impactful IT solutions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative and innovative environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a service desk or partner support role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for external partners.
• Manage service desk operations and partner requests.
• Provide timely resolution of incidents and service delivery.

Skills

Experience in a service desk, partner support, or coordination role

Experience with Service Now or ticketing tool

Strong understanding of IT service management principles

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational abilities

Customer-focused approach

Job description

Overview

WE’RE HIRING AS A PARTNER SERVICE DESK COORDINATOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

Excis is a global IT support leader, driven by innovation and collaboration. We are looking for a highly organized and relationship-focused Partner Servicedesk Coordinator to oversee and manage our network of subcontractor partners in assigned countries. This role ensures seamless collaboration, quality service delivery, and cost-effective operations across a global partner network. You will drive partner performance, manage contracts and rates, resolve escalations, and identify new partnership opportunities aligned with our growth objectives.

• Client in 190+ countries
• 6000+ Engineers
• 200+ Enterprise Clients

We foster an open, friendly, and supportive growth-oriented culture where individual achievements fuel team success. From solving complex Partner Management challenges to celebrating wins together, we put our people first.

Start your journey with Excis and grow with us!

What you'll do :

The Partner Service Desk Coordinator acts as the primary point of contact between the organization and its external partners, ensuring efficient communication, incident resolution, and service delivery. This role coordinates service desk operations, manages partner requests, monitors service performance, and ensures adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs). The Partner Service Desk Coordinator plays a crucial role in maintaining high partner satisfaction and operational efficiency.

• Manage partner service desk and serve as the main liaison between partners and the service desk team
• Liaise with partners on a daily basis with regards to incidents, service request and hands and eyes tickets allocated
• SLA requirements, purchase order request, ASO support
• Manage all dispatch site tickets and make sure SLA’s are being adhered to
• Liaise with the partner regarding the availability of backfill engineers when main engineers take leave
• Coordinate the timely resolution of technical and operational issues through internal teams or escalation paths
• Ensure partners are kept informed of progress, resolutions, and updates
• Monitor the service desk ticketing system to ensure SLA compliance
• Assign and track support tickets to appropriate technicians or departments
• Generate and analyse service performance reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Maintain accurate documentation of partner interactions, incidents, and resolutions
• Collaborate with account managers and technical teams to deliver consistent service quality
• Assist in onboarding new partners and providing guidance on service desk procedures
• Contribute to knowledge base articles, FAQs, and training materials
• Support audits and reviews of service delivery performance
• Partner satisfaction rating

Requirements

• 2–4 years’ experience in a service desk, partner support, or coordination role
• Experience with Service Now or ticketing tool
• Strong understanding of IT service management principles (ITIL certification is a plus)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Average response and resolution times
• SLA compliance rate
• Ticket backlog and closure efficiency
• Quality and accuracy of documentation

Benefits

Why Join Us?

At Excis, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative global team driving industry-leading IT solutions. We prioritize professional growth, continuous learning, and provide opportunities to make a tangible impact. Enjoy a supportive environment with competitive compensation, meaningful career advancement, and the chance to contribute to the success of a global leader in IT services.

Ready to make a difference and grow your career? Apply now to join Excis in South Africa and be at the forefront of IT support excellence!