Remote Equipment Installer & Troubleshooter

Placements24; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from home

Professional development courses

Medical and dental insurance

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 invites a highly motivated Remote Equipment Installer & Troubleshooter to join our client’s innovative team, supporting clients across South Africa from a remote capacity. You will provide remote technical assistance, guiding customers through installation and resolving issues via video calls, phone, and remote access.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, with strong communication and troubleshooting skills, and comfortable working independently in a virtual, remote-first

Qualifications

• Experience in technical support or equipment installation.
• Proficiency with remote access tools and video conferencing.
• Strong networking and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support for installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and deliver remote training sessions to end-users and on-site staff.
• Diagnose equipment issues using remote diagnostics and guide users through steps.
• Document all interactions and findings in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with engineering and support to resolve complex problems.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of products and procedures.

Skills

Remote technical support

Equipment installation

Networking concepts

Video conferencing

Remote access tools

Tools

CRM systems

Ticketing systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Remote Equipment Installer & Troubleshooter to join their innovative team, supporting clients across South Africa from a remote capacity. In this pivotal role, you will provide remote technical assistance, guiding customers through installation processes and resolving complex equipment issues via video calls, phone, and remote access tools. Your expertise will ensure seamless deployment and operation of our client's cutting-edge technology, enabling them to meet their business objectives. This position offers the flexibility of a remote-first environment, ideal for an independent problem-solver who excels in virtual collaboration and customer support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support to customers for equipment installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and deliver clear, concise remote training sessions to end-users and on-site support staff.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using remote diagnostic tools and guide users through resolution steps.
• Document all support interactions, resolutions, and technical findings in the company's CRM system.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and support teams to collaborate and resolve complex technical problems.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of products, services, and common troubleshooting procedures.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in technical support, equipment installation, or a similar field, preferably in a remote capacity.
• Proficiency with remote access tools, video conferencing software, and ticketing systems.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills, able to manage workload independently in a remote setting.
• Relevant technical certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with remote work experience.
• Opportunity to work entirely from home, enjoying unparalleled flexibility.
• Access to professional development courses and certifications.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.
• A collaborative online work environment with a supportive team culture.