iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a Customer Service Engineer I with a minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in service delivery and desktop support. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded IT generalist with a solid foundation in troubleshooting, end-user support, and basic server maintenance. What you’ll do: Carry out advanced fault finding on desktops, laptops and towers/servers. This includes replacing hard drives, upgrading memory, etc. Log calls with the various OEMs for technical support and resolution. Perform a full range of tasks related to hardware support of fixed, mobile, remote and terminal services devices that are operational at RBCT. They must have sufficient skills to adapt to new hardware and software that may be introduced from time to time. If additional training is required for new equipment or software, the vendor must provide the training at their cost. All equipment and software used, is the property of RBCT unless specified and approved by RBCT. Must be familiar with the different hardware and software platforms i.e. operating systems, networking, virus protection, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects, Visio, printers, etc. Carry out any upgrades/downgrades to software applications i.e. Microsoft Office, Windows OS, etc. Must be able to install, setup and configure hardware and software applications. Must be able to perform network fault finding, CISCO switch configurations, port changes, network point repair, making of network cables etc for day-to-day operations as well as standby duty. Unlock and Reset user profile passwords. Assisting users on a day-to-day basis with computer related queries. Install and setup office equipment i.e. desktop, printers, etc. To provide support services to assist the end user in using Microsoft software at a basic user level. Provide the end user with assistance to investigate complex problems and document outcomes so that solutions can be identified. Assist with trouble shooting and identify the cause of problems rather than removing symptoms. All calls will be logged using RBCT internal systems. Carry out periodic or as and when required hardware and software audits by walkabouts through the plant. This is to physically verify the equipment onsite and validate this against the asset register. Ensure that images are taken of all critical desktops annually. Base images are to be made for desktops and laptops. Keeping up with technology and assessing against the current environment. This evaluation must be communicated to the RBCT contracts representative. Always adhering to best practices. Must be able to execute projects. Perform a full range of tasks related to the replacement or upgrade of existing hardware, software and peripheral equipment. Use existing tools, hardware and software at RBCT to “refresh” user environments to ensure that the end users experience never drops below standard levels. All services must be per RBCT specifications. Where no RBCT specification exists then the service must be of a higher standard currently in place and the vendor must include a detailed specification, methodology and standards followed. No changes to the RBCT production environment may be made until the outcomes have been fully tested and the test results signed and attached to the change control documentation. User Desktop support assistance with adding printers, email assistance, internet proxy settings, scan to email setups on multifunction printers, USB access, printing issues, temp files cleanups when PC becomes slow, releasing of blocked emails (Mimecast), windows updates issues, APN and VPN setups, setting up emails on mobile devices and general user assistance. Monitor and report on monthly APN usage. First line and second line support for all desktops, laptops, multifunction printers, telephone systems, networks, Impro access control systems, canteen POS systems and network cabling, etc. Basic Cisco switch configurations- setting VLANs, port configurations for commercial and plant devices, using WhatsApp Gold for monitoring all switch and network activities. Assigning static IP addresses for devices on the Domain controller. Creating of new active directory user profile accounts, email exchange mailbox creations. Managing of email distribution groups. Desktop OS installations with all necessary software including MS Office, Trend Micro Anti-virus, WinZip, Latest Adobe Reader, Latest Java application, latest flash player and windows updates. Creating OS images with windows updates and all necessary software listed above and deploying to Desktops and Laptops. Managing Domain devices and users on the Active directory OU. Adding and setting up of new printers on the Print server. Email management and large file send setups for specific users on Mimecast unified emailing system. 3rd party application support/assistance – ACS systems, Avigilon CCTV camera systems, AMS application, SAP installations and patch updates, Cordguard monitoring systems, Pandora cheque printing system, clinic system. Installing well-functioning LAN/WAN and other networks and manage components. Log calls to second- or third-line support if problems cannot be resolved. Setting up hardware and software i.e. installation, configuration and drivers. Troubleshooting hardware and software problems. Configure mobile devices to communicate with RBCT network (iPad, Cell phones, Tablets). No DT will be accepted by RBCT that have less than 5 years’ experience. Only staff with a proven track record with the vendor and suitably qualified will be acceptable. Must be able to use hardware and software utilities currently available to monitor and manage the area of responsibility. Provide advice and recommendations on infrastructure changes. General day-to-day resolution of end user support requests. Generate month end reports on key KPIs. Your expertise: Grade 12 A N Qualifications preferred: Soft Skills ITIL is advantageous. Mobility Support MCSE HP Hardware Certifications are advantageous Qualifications required: 5 Years practical in-service delivery; desktop support; generalist. Basic Server Support Other information applicable to the opportunity: Contract Position: 2 Years Location: Richards Bay – Onsite Travel: Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license to travel to work and back. Why work for us? If the daily grind makes you wonder if there’s more to life than work, get ready to discover a professional journey that embraces excellence without compromise. You’ve arrived at iOCO Infrastructure Services (iOCO IS), where we are all about delivering outstanding client experiences through sustainable, innovative IT infrastructure solutions that tackle business challenges head-on. Here you get to partner with clients, helping them conquer their business Goliaths while they focus on scaling their empires. At our core, we’re challengers, disruptors, and innovators. We’re a community of skilled professionals with an ambitious spirit dedicated to providing for our clients while finding joy in the process. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Their satisfaction fuels our fire and propels us forward. We’re talking about brainstorming sessions that sound like TED talks and spontaneous celebrations for achievements, big and small. iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.

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