Cape Town: Senior IT Technician (CPT) posted by Datafin

January 14, 2026 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

Datafin

Western Cape

Other IT/Computer

Job Description

About the Role

Datafin, a dynamic skin care company based in Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Senior IT Technician to join their IT team. As a key member of the IT department, you will provide high-level technical support across the business, resolving hardware, software, and network issues within a 48-hour turnaround. Your expertise will be utilized to troubleshoot enterprise-level applications and systems, including Power Apps, O365, Azure, and the onsite server environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide advanced technical support for hardware, software, and network related tickets within a 48-hour closure time.
Perform root cause analysis when troubleshooting.
Support enterprise-level applications and systems i.e. Power Apps, O365, Azure, onsite server environment.
Daily server checks by means of RMM software to ensure all systems are running optimally.
Follow up with suppliers on tickets and faults logged with their service desks.
Maintain and administer server storage solutions and network devices.
Ensure the security and integrity of the company’s IT infrastructure.
Perform regular system updates, patches, and backups.
Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats.
Implement and enforce IT policies and procedures.
Maintain the PABX, adding cordless and desk phones.
Assist employees with IT-related tickets and provide end user education on current and new technologies.

Requirements

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate combined with
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator or
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
IT Support / TCP IP Knowledge / Technical understanding of IT network infrastructures
4-6 Years experience in similar, senior role
Preferred experience with hypervisors, servers, managed switches, firewalls

Qualifications

Degree in Information systems or Diploma in related I.T field

Salary & Benefits

No information provided

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