Remote Technical Support Specialist - IT Infrastructure

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid leave

Certifications and learning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Technical Support Specialist with a focus on IT infrastructure to join our growing team. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere within South Africa, delivering top-tier support for servers, networks, desktops, and applications.

You will diagnose complex issues, implement effective solutions, and contribute to stable and secure IT operations from your home office. Strong communication and autonomous work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT support, system administration, or a related technical role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, networks, and IT infrastructure.
• Proficiency with remote support tools and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support for servers, networks, desktops, and applications.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues efficiently.
• Use ticketing systems to manage, track, and document requests and resolutions.
• Install, configure, and update software and hardware as needed.
• Escalate unresolved issues to senior IT staff with detailed descriptions.
• Develop and maintain technical docs and knowledge base articles.

Skills

IT support experience

Windows/Linux proficiency

Remote support tools

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Ticketing systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Technical Support Specialist with a focus on IT infrastructure to join their growing team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for providing top-tier technical assistance to users experiencing issues with their IT systems, networks, and applications. Your role will involve diagnosing complex problems, implementing effective solutions, and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, an excellent communicator, and possesses a strong understanding of modern IT infrastructure. You will play a key role in maintaining system stability and user productivity, contributing to the company's efficient and secure technological operations from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support for issues related to servers, networks, desktops, and applications.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity problems efficiently.
• Utilize ticketing systems to manage, track, and document support requests and resolutions.
• Install, configure, and update software and hardware as needed.
• Escalate unresolved issues to senior IT staff or specialized teams with detailed problem descriptions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles for common issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience in IT support, system administration, or a related technical role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows/Linux operating systems, network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), and common IT infrastructure components.
• Proficiency with remote support tools and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive medical aid, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid leave and sick leave benefits.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and continuous learning.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.