Overview
Applications are invited for the Channel Support Agent - Tier 2 position. This position will have remote work flexibility, reporting to the Channel Support Team Leader.
Purpose
The Channel Support Agent – Tier 2 will assist channel clients with escalations via telephone, WhatsApp and e-mail / tickets with internet connectivity issues (WAN side and customer side / Layer 2 and Layer 3 services) as well as provide support on network-related queries on Mikrotik, Cambium and Ubiquiti hardware and conducts advanced troubleshooting with clients to determine root cause of faults.
Responsibilities
- Provides support via telephone, WhatsApp and e-mail / tickets.
- Resolve all faults presented in accordance with the specified Support SLA timelines.
- Determine nature of faults and the steps required to rectify it permanently.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting on customer-side faults.
- Escalate complex queries to Team Leader or Operations Support Manager.
- Assist Field Technicians remotely with troubleshooting, config & service credentials.
- Monitor client services via Zabbix.
- Log line or link faults with the appropriate department.
- Ensure that all Tier 2 tickets are updated as per SLA and clients have the latest feedback.
- Utilize and contribute to internal technical documentation and knowledgebase.
- Setup, configuration and testing of Layer 2 services on NNIs.
- Engage, process and coordinate call-outs required within branches.
- Work in shifts to provide 24 / 7 support service as per the Channel Support SLA.
Key Outputs
Ticket ResolutionFirst Call Resolution (FCR)Customer SatisfactionTicket Quality and DocumentationTechnical TroubleshootingSystem and Tool UsageShift Adherence and AvailabilityTeam CollaborationLearning and DevelopmentExperience and Skills
Work Experience and Competency Requirements :
Knowledge and understanding of WiFi routers is required.Knowledge and understanding of TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, E-mails is required.Excellent grasp of routing and switching.Mikrotik, Cambium, Ubiquiti experience.Previous experience at an ISP will be advantageous.Analytical with the ability to identify broad spectrum problems which may affect multiple services.Customer service skills.Problem-solving skills.Time management skills.Ability to work independently.Ability to work quickly and under pressure.Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with particular attention to detail.Qualifications
Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.Mikrotik, Cambium, Ubiquiti experience.MTCNAN+ & A+ CertificationApplication Details
Applications to be sent to : If interested and meet all requirements, please submit your CV with contactable references.
Applications to be submitted by no later than close of business on Friday, 12 September 2025.
Notes
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