Remote Technical Operations Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Technical Operations Specialist to manage and maintain IT systems from a distance, supporting users in Soweto and surrounding regions. The role emphasizes monitoring performance, troubleshooting incidents, and implementing preventative measures to ensure smooth operations in a fully remote setting.

Ideal candidates will have solid experience in system administration, networking, and cloud services, with strong communication skills for effective

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical operations, system administration, or a related IT support role.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, servers, and cloud-based services.
• Proficiency in using remote management tools, monitoring software, and ticketing systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to work autonomously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and performance of IT systems and applications across the network.
• Respond to and resolve technical incidents and service requests in a timely manner.
• Perform routine system maintenance, updates, and configuration adjustments remotely.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical problems, implementing effective solutions.
• Document operational procedures, incident reports, and system configurations.
• Collaborate with other technical teams to ensure seamless service delivery and system integration.

Skills

System administration

Network infrastructure

Cloud-based services

Remote management

Monitoring software

Ticketing systems

Tools

Remote management tools

Monitoring software

Ticketing systems

Scripting/automation tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Remote Technical Operations Specialist to manage and maintain their systems from a distance, supporting users and operations originating from the Soweto region. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth, continuous, and efficient operation of technical infrastructure and services. You will be responsible for monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues as they arise, and implementing preventative measures to avoid disruptions. This fully remote position demands a high degree of self-discipline, technical expertise, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and address user needs without physical proximity. It's an opportunity to contribute to critical operational functions in a flexible, remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and performance of IT systems and applications across the network.
• Respond to and resolve technical incidents and service requests in a timely manner.
• Perform routine system maintenance , updates, and configuration adjustments remotely.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical problems, implementing effective solutions.
• Document operational procedures, incident reports, and system configurations.
• Collaborate with other technical teams to ensure seamless service delivery and system integration.

Requirements

• Proven experience in technical operations , system administration, or a related IT support role.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure , servers, and cloud-based services.
• Proficiency in using remote management tools , monitoring software, and ticketing systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to work autonomously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Access to continuous training and professional development resources.
• A supportive and innovative virtual team environment focused on operational excellence.