Cape Town: L2 Support Engineer posted by Flink Recruitment

Roles and Responsibilities
Location: Cape Town
Nature: In Office
Working days: Mon – Fri (40 hours a week UK time)
Salary: R25 000 with benefits, medical aid and provident fund
 
About:
As an L2 IT Support Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting colleagues both in the UK and SA with their technical IT needs, ensuring smooth and secure operation of our IT systems and services.  You will work closely with our colleagues to understand their requirements and provide them with technical support and solutions to help them meet their goals. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in IT support who enjoys troubleshooting, providing a first-class service, and working in a fast-paced, collaborative team.
 
What you will be doing
 
Providing 2nd line technical support to colleagues via phone, MS Teams, email and in-person
Diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues
Managing and maintaining end-user devices including desktops, laptops, mobile devices and peripherals
Setup and configuration of new equipment and onboarding of new users
Administration of user accounts, permissions and access in Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and other internal systems
Monitoring and responding to service desk tickets in a timely and efficient manner against SLAs
Providing regular updates to colleagues on the status of their technical issues
Contributing to the development of new processes and procedures to improve the customer experience
Conducting regular system maintenance and updates
Collaborating with the wider IT team and escalating cases where required
Ensuring compliance with internal IT policies, procedures, and security protocols
 
What success looks like in this role
 
High levels of customer satisfaction
Fast and efficient resolution of technical issues
Effective collaboration with internal teams
Adherence to service level agreements
Continuous improvement of processes and procedures
 
Skills and experience

• Proven experience in a technical support or helpdesk role
• Experience working in an IT Support environment
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office suites, knowledge of macOS desirable
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Exchange Online, Teams and SharePoint
• Knowledge of basic networking principles
• Familiarity with helpdesk ticketing systems
• Ability to prioritise and handle multiple activities at any given time
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices is desirable
• Willingness to learn and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements

 
Other qualifications

• A diploma or degree in a relevant field, such as computer science or information technology, is desirable but not essential
• Relevant certifications, such as CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), would be an advantage

 
Conditions and Benefits

• Dynamic and supporting work environment with opportunities for career growth
• 40 working hours
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Medical Aid
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications
• Friendly and inclusive work culture

 
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Employment Details
Employment Type:
Permanent Employment
Industry:
Technology Companies
Work space preference:
Work Onsite
Ideal work province:
Western Cape
Ideal work city:
Cape Town
Salary bracket:
R 0 – 25000
Drivers License:
CODE A
Own car needed:
Yes