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Senior Helpdesk Support Technician

Senior Helpdesk Support Technician

Network Recruitment • Pretoria, South Africa
12 days ago
Job description

Join a technology-driven organisation where you will be responsible for delivering advanced desktop and end-user support across the business. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who thrives in a fast-paced support environment and enjoys balancing hands-on troubleshooting with leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will act as a senior escalation point, ensuring users receive a high level of service while supporting endpoint management, Microsoft 365 environments, IT security controls, and business-critical technology. This opportunity offers excellent exposure to modern workplace technologies, system administration, device management, and support operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide onsite and remote support for desktops, laptops, operating systems, mobile devices, printers, and collaboration technologies
  • Act as an escalation point for complex technical incidents and service requests
  • Install, configure, deploy, patch, and troubleshoot hardware and software using approved management tools
  • Support Microsoft 365 services including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and related collaboration tools
  • Administer user and device accounts within Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
  • Troubleshoot endpoint-related network issues including LAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS, and DHCP connectivity
  • Support endpoint security initiatives, including encryption, endpoint protection, patching, and MFA
  • Maintain accurate asset records and manage device lifecycle activities
  • Create knowledge base articles, support documentation, and troubleshooting guides
  • Assist with technology rollouts, migrations, upgrades, and office moves
  • Mentor junior technicians and contribute to support process improvement initiatives

Job Experience and Skills Required:

  • Education: Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 5 years' experience in desktop support, service desk, or IT support environments
    • Proven experience handling complex technical escalations in a business environment
    • Experience supporting enterprise users and business-critical systems
  • Technical Skills:
    • Microsoft Windows Desktop Environments
    • Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive)
    • Active Directory
    • Microsoft Entra ID
    • Endpoint Management Tools (Microsoft Intune advantageous)
    • Hardware Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
    • Remote Support Platforms
    • Networking Fundamentals (LAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS, DHCP)
    • IT Service Management and Ticketing Systems
    • Endpoint Security and Access Controls
  • Advantageous:
    • Microsoft Certifications
    • CompTIA Certifications
    • IT Service Management Certifications
    • PowerShell Scripting
    • Application Deployment and Device Provisioning
    • macOS and Mobile Device Support
    • Experience mentoring support technicians
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
    • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
    • Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
    • Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
    • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

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