Technical Support & Helpdesk Specialist (Hardware & SaaS)

BruntWork; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage for eligible

Permanent work-from-home

Job summary

BruntWork seeks a Technical Support & Helpdesk Specialist (Hardware & SaaS) to manage inbound tickets, ensure SLA adherence, and deliver professional support to clients and internal stakeholders within a global Customer Support team.

The role uses Zendesk and Asana for triage, coordinates across data, technical and client success teams, and troubleshoots hardware devices while maintaining documentation. Remote, with immediate hiring and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a helpdesk, technical support, or customer service role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with helpdesk or ticketing platforms (Zendesk and Asana preferred).
• Ability to work across time zones in a global team.
• Experience in a SaaS or technology environment preferred.
• Permanent work-from-home and immediate hiring are noted in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Lodge, triage and manage inbound support tickets via Zendesk and Asana in line with SLA requirements.
• Coordinate between internal teams (data, technical, client success) to resolve issues and elevate where necessary.
• Keep clients and stakeholders updated throughout the ticket lifecycle, proactively chasing internal teams for progress.
• Maintain clear and accurate ticket documentation throughout the lifecycle of each issue.
• Manage and control ticket queues to ensure timely resolution within SLA targets.
• Respond to enquiries via web and email, with phone-based support as needed.

Skills

Helpdesk

Technical support

Customer service

Cross-team communication

Time zone coordination

Tools

Zendesk

Asana

Job description

Our client is looking for a Technical Support & Helpdesk Specialist (Hardware & SaaS) who will manage the day-to-day resolution of inbound support tickets, both client-facing and internal, ensuring a high standard of service delivery and adherence to SLAs. The role sits within the Global Customer Support team and plays a key part in ensuring clients and internal stakeholders receive accurate and professional support while helping to identify recurring issues and improve support processes.

Schedule:

• Flexible during the client's business hours | Monday - Friday, Melbourne, VIC Time Zone (40 work hours per week)
• Flexibility: This role may require occasional flexibility in working hours to accommodate global support needs across different time zones. While standard working hours will be observed, there may be instances where additional or altered hours are necessary to ensure seamless support and service delivery.

Responsibilities :

Helpdesk & Support

• Lodge, triage and manage inbound support tickets — both client-facing and internal, via Zendesk and Asana in line with SLA requirements
• Coordinate between internal teams (data, technical, client success) to resolve issues and elevate where necessary
• Keep clients and stakeholders updated throughout the ticket lifecycle, proactively chasing internal teams for progress where needed
• Maintain clear and accurate ticket documentation throughout the lifecycle of each issue
• Manage and control ticket queues to ensure timely resolution within SLA targets
• Respond to enquiries via web and email, with phone-based support required as needed
• Keep Zendesk and Asana records current and accurate at all times
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of helpdesk resources including troubleshooting guides and templates
• Contribute positively to team culture and cross-functional collaboration
• Actively participate in team meetings, training, and development activities

Level 1 Device Troubleshooting

• Triage, investigate, and resolve client issues relating to hardware (sensors and cameras), data, and platform access
• Perform first-line troubleshooting and remote resets for connected devices before escalating to the Technical team
• Guide clients through basic device troubleshooting steps over phone, email, or web chat
• Identify recurring hardware or connectivity issues and flag patterns to the technical and data teams

General Responsibilities

• Maintain superior levels of service standards to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction
• Adhere to operational procedures as outlined by the company, including attendance at meetings, punctuality, and execution of leave procedures
• Interact positively with staff members within and outside of the division to foster a harmonious working environment
• Ensure all company equipment is used in accordance with company procedures, and any damage is reported to management
• Proactively give, receive, and act on feedback relating to strengths, development areas, and team dynamics
• Any other relevant duties as directed by management

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of experience in a helpdesk, technical support, or customer service role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with helpdesk or ticketing platforms-- Zendesk and Asana preferred
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across time zones in a global team
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfortable working independently as well as collaborating across teams
• Able to communicate by phone as well as via web and email channels
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Experience in a SaaS or technology-related environment preferred
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
• Permanent work-from-home
• Immediate hiring