Service Desk Agent

NTT Limited; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Managed Services Service Desk Agent for an on-site role in South Africa. You will be the primary contact for clients and vendors, handling calls, chats, or tickets and mailbox management in a structured service environment.

You will log and diagnose requests, apply standard procedures, and strive for first-call resolution while collaborating with resolver groups to ensure timely updates and quality service. Knowledge of ITIL and networking concepts is desirable.

Qualifications

• ITIL concepts knowledge and practice.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Experience handling 1st line support and tickets.

Responsibilities

• Receives, logs, validates and diagnoses client requests across products and services, following SLAs.
• Uses product/process knowledge to respond to tickets and provide first-call resolution where possible.
• Provides timely updates to clients on pending requests or tickets.

Skills

ITIL concepts

Communication skills

First-line support

Ticket handling

Education

Information Technology Diploma

ITIL v4 Foundation Certification

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

The Managed Services Service Desk Agent is a senior service desk resource and the first point of contact for clients and vendors. This role is responsible for taking calls, chat requests, or tickets, and Mailbox management and handling resulting incidents or service requests. The Managed Services Service Desk Agent applies standard operating procedures, in line with expectations of the role.

Key responsibilities

• Receives, logs, validates and diagnoses client requests, on the full range of products and services offered, applying agreed service level agreements leveraging standard tools, platforms, and processes.
• Uses Managed Services product and process knowledge along with discretion to respond to tickets.
• Provides client with a first call resolution, where possible, leveraging standard operating procedures or work instructions.
• Flags the need for such content, when relevant articles are not available
• Provides timely updates to clients, when requested, on any pending requests or tickets.
• Works closely with resolver groups, and other functions, to ensure timely updates are sent to the client.
• Produces breach and aging reports for tickets opened by the service desk.
• Identifies gaps and shortcomings in the current processes, procedures, services and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Uses sound judgment to escape an issue to a higher level.
• Ensures that a professional level of service quality is maintained and that clients are satisfied.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Ambitious self-starter who is passionate about IT.
• Solid expertise at using sound judgment to escape an issue to a higher level.
• Methodical in approach to ticket resolution.
• Demonstrates an ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrates required integrity to ensure excellent client service and retention.
• Team player with excellent attention to detail and client focused.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in 24X7 shift structure, based on a defined roster.
• Familiar with ITIL concepts.
• Sufficient knowledge of network technologies (WAN, LAN, WLAN), Security, Cloud, Videoconference or Collaboration is an asset.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Qualification in Information Technology (Technical Diploma) or equivalent qualification..
• ITIL v4 foundation certification and knowledge is preferable.

Required experience:

• 2+ years of worked experience.
• Demonstrable related work experience in the Technology Industry and Call Center environment is preferred.

Workplace type: On-site Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Company Culture

Is innovation part of your DNA? Do you want to enable a connected future for people, organizations, and society? Join our growing global NTT family and you'll be part of one, leading technology services provider. Together, we help our people, clients, and communities do great things with technology to create a more secure and connected future. We employ 40,000 people across 57 countries. By bringing together the world's best technology companies and emerging innovators, we work together to deliver sustainable outcomes to businesses and the world. Innovation is part of our DNA. We believe it's key to what makes us different. So, we strive to move forward, challenge the status quo, and drive excellence through the technologies we integrate and the services we deliver around the world. The result is connected cities, connected factories, connected healthcare, connected agriculture, connected conservation, connected mobility, and connected sport. Together we enable the connected future. You'll be joining a global employer that is committed to attracting, growing and keeping the best talent. A place where you will be at the heart of our success!