Remote Technical Support Expert — Diagnose & Resolve

Placements24

Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 300,000 - 420,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Fully remote work arrangement
Professional growth and training
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Remote Technical Support Specialist to join our distributed team. You will provide advanced remote support for users worldwide from your home office. You will diagnose complex hardware, software and network issues, document solutions, and assist with deployments.

The role emphasizes ITIL practices, strong communication, and a customer-focused mindset. This fully remote position offers flexibility, competitive benefits, and opportunities for certifications

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of experience in technical support with remote focus.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, Linux, networking basics.
  • Proven troubleshooting of complex issues and clear documentation.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Familiarity with ITIL, ticketing systems, and remote management tools.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft) encouraged.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced remote technical support to end-users via phone, email, and ticketing systems.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Escalate critical issues with detailed documentation.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and FAQs.
  • Assist in deployment and configuration of new hardware and software.
  • Monitor system performance and identify potential issues proactively.

Skills

Remote support
Technical troubleshooting
Customer service
Documentation
Effective communication
Time management

Education

CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
Microsoft Certified

Tools

Remote management tools
Ticketing systems
ITIL processes

Job description

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Remote Technical Support Specialist to join our distributed team. You will provide advanced remote support for users worldwide from your home office. You will diagnose complex hardware, software and network issues, document solutions, and assist with deployments.

The role emphasizes ITIL practices, strong communication, and a customer-focused mindset. This fully remote position offers flexibility, competitive benefits, and opportunities for certifications

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