Technical Analyst - 2nd Line Support - Office Based, Cape Town, WC

Growth Resourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Training & development

Social events

Charity involvement

UK-backed growth

High-performance environment

Career progression

Impact from day one

Job summary

Growth Resourcing is seeking a motivated Technical Analyst to join our in-house Service Desk team in Cape Town. Reporting to the Head of Service, you will provide high-quality second-line technical support for a diverse client base.

This role suits a customer-focused IT professional who enjoys solving complex problems and collaborating in a busy service environment. Training and progression opportunities are available within a scaling business backed by UK sales leaders.

Qualifications

• Strong second-line support experience in a busy service environment.
• In-depth Windows Server administration and endpoint management.
• Proficient in Active Directory and Group Policy administration.
• Solid TCP/IP and DNS networking knowledge.
• Experience with server virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, or Nutanix AHV).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 workloads (Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Entra ID/Azure AD).
• Familiarity with Intune/Autopilot and MDM solutions; Defender/DLP knowledge.
• Desirable exposure to Citrix, IP telephony, Fortinet, WatchGuard or Cisco firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Provide second-line Service Desk support for hardware, software and infrastructure issues.
• Diagnose and resolve technical incidents efficiently and professionally.
• Prioritise incidents by urgency and business impact.
• Assess incident complexity and escalate when required.
• Log all calls, incidents, requests and resolutions in the Service Desk system.
• Respond to and resolve tickets within SLAs; keep clients informed.
• Identify potential issues at client sites and communicate findings.
• Share knowledge and client-specific expertise with colleagues.
• Contribute to process improvements and service delivery.
• Undertake other duties as requested by line manager.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

TCP/IP & DNS

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Nutanix AHV

Microsoft 365

Intune / Autopilot

MDM

Microsoft Defender

Fortinet / Cisco basics

Tools

Microsoft Teams

OneDrive

SharePoint

Azure AD / Entra ID

Conditional Access

DLP

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Technical Analyst to join their in-house Service Desk team. Reporting to the Head of Service, you will provide high-quality second-line technical support and expertise to a diverse client base.

This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused IT professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems and working collaboratively within a busy service environment.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Providing customer-focused second-line Service Desk support for hardware, software and infrastructure-related issues
• Diagnosing and resolving technical incidents efficiently and professionally
• Prioritising incidents according to their urgency and business impact
• Assessing the complexity of incidents and following the appropriate escalation procedures when required
• Accurately logging all calls, incidents, requests and resolutions on the Service Desk system
• Responding to and resolving tickets within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Keeping clients informed of progress throughout the incident lifecycle
• Proactively identifying potential or emerging technical issues at client sites
• Sharing technical knowledge and client-specific expertise with colleagues
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Service Desk processes and service delivery
• Undertaking other reasonable duties that fall within the scope and purpose of the position, as requested by your line manager

Essential Technical Knowledge and Experience

Candidates must have strong support experience and in-depth knowledge of the following:

• Windows Server administration and management
• Windows desktop operating systems and endpoint management
• Active Directory and Group Policy
• TCP/IP and DNS
• Server virtualisation technologies, including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V and/or Nutanix AHV
• Backup technologies
• Networking and routing

You should also have practical experience supporting Microsoft 365 technologies, including:

• Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint
• Microsoft Entra ID/Azure Active Directory
• Conditional Access and analytics
• Microsoft Intune, Autopilot and Mobile Device Management (MDM)
• Microsoft Defender and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Citrix desktop delivery products
• IP telephony principles
• LAN and WLAN networkingFirewalls, including Fortinet, WatchGuard and Cisco

Skills and Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to providing an excellent level of customer service
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• A friendly and confident telephone manner
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive and logical approach to problem-solving
• Good judgement and the ability to use initiative
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work within agreed deadlines
• A willingness to learn, develop and contribute as part of a team
• A collaborative approach and willingness to share technical knowledge

The successful candidate will receive access to a competitive benefits package, which may include:

• Competitive remuneration
• Training and development opportunities
• Regular company and team social events
• Opportunities to participate in charity and sporting events
• Be part of ascaling business backed by UK sales leaders
• Work in a high-performance, supportive environment
• Real career progression opportunities—we grow people, not just teams
• Learn fast, move fast, and make an impact from day one