Senior Technical Specialist

Helderberg Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel seeks a Junior Technical Specialist to provide frontline IT support for end users in the organization. You will handle desktop and peripheral setup, perform basic troubleshooting, and escalate incidents as needed, using phone, email or remote tools.

The role requires 3–5 years' experience, strong Windows and MS Office skills, familiarity with MacOS, networking basics, and a customer-focused approach. Own car and valid driver's license are preferred for on-site visits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience with Windows 10, Windows 7/8 and MS Office 2003–2016.
• Experience supporting MacOS.
• Configuring Microsoft Office applications/Basic troubleshooting in Word, Excel, and Outlook etc.
• Microsoft Office 365 experience with Outlook, OneDrive, Skype for business and SharePoint.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware issues and replacing hardware on both desktops and laptop computers.
• Experience installing/uninstalling software, patches, updates on Desktops and Laptops.
• Knowledge of networking hardware, cable, Wi-Fi, fibre, switches, routers, access points.
• Knowledge of WAN technology 3G, Diginet, ADSL, Satellite, etc.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networks, troubleshooting, diagnostics, VPN troubleshooting, routing.
• Knowledge of printers: installing of network/USB printers, configuring scanning, sharing, physical setup and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge regarding, routers (logging into a router. basic configuration)
• Knowledge of anti-virus and virus removal.
• Correct loading & reload procedures of computers, restoring of data, loading of drivers & software.
• Customer Service experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software.
• Progress/close incidents to satisfactory conclusion on the incident system.
• Work with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems.
• Ensure Desktop computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems.
• Work with procurement staff to purchase hardware and software.
• Other Duties as required.

Skills

Windows 10

Windows 7/8

MS Office

Office 365

MacOS

Hardware troubleshooting

Software installation/uninstallation

Networking basics

TCP/IP

VPN troubleshooting

Printers

Virus removal

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

A+

N+

MCITP/MCTS/MCSA

Other IT certifications

Tools

Skype for Business

SharePoint

OneDrive

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary and Primary Objectives

The Junior Technical Specialist role is to provide a single point of contact for end users to receive support within the organizations computing environment. The Senior Technical Specialist will also troubleshoot problematic areas using either one of the following ways; via telephone, email or remote support.

Main Duties / Key Accountabilities

• Assist with the installation, configuration and on-going usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software.
• The position responsibility requires independent analyses, communication and problem solving.
• Work is performed with little supervision and requires initiative and judgment.
• To Progress/close incidents to satisfactory conclusion on the incident system.
• Works with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems.
• Ensure Desktop computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems.
• Work with procurement staff to purchase hardware and software.
• Other Duties as required.

Requirements

Qualifying Experience

• 3 - 5 years’ experience with Windows 10, Windows 7/8 and MS Office 2003-2016.
• Experience supporting MacOS
• Configuring Microsoft Office applications/Basic troubleshooting in Word, Excel, and Outlook etc.
• Microsoft Office 365 experience with Outlook, OneDrive, Skype for business and SharePoint.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware issues and replacing hardware on both desktops and laptop computers.
• Experience installing/uninstalling software, patches, updates on Desktops and Laptops.
• Knowledge of networking hardware, cable, Wi-Fi, fibre, switches, routers, access points.
• Knowledge of WAN technology 3G, Diginet, ADSL, Satellite, etc.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networks, troubleshooting, diagnostics, VPN troubleshooting, routing.
• Knowledge of printers: installing of network/USB printers, configuring scanning, sharing, physical setup and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge regarding, routers (logging into a router. basic configuration)
• Knowledge of anti-virus and virus removal.
• Correct loading & reloading procedures of computers, restoring of data, loading of drivers & software.
• Customer Service experience.

Education and Training

• Grade 12
• A+
• N+
• MCITP/MCTS/MCSA
• Other IT related certifications may be presented

Personal Attributes and Skills Required

• Ability to work without supervision.
• Good communication skills
• Show Initiative.
• Ability to multi task.
• Good at problem solving.
• Customer Service / Customer relations.
• Ability to work in a team and support team members.
• Rise to the occasion when presented.
• Own car and valid drivers license.