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Service Desk Consultant

Our client, a well-established IT Services Company, is seeking a professional and customer-focused Service Desk Consultant to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing first-line technical support, logging and managing incidents, troubleshooting IT-related issues, and ensuring excellent customer service to clients.

Permanent South Africa - Gauteng, Sunninghill Information Technology / Telecommunications
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Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • Matric (Grade 12).
  • Relevant IT qualification (Certificate, Diploma, or Degree) preferred.
  • ITIL Foundation Certification will be advantageous.

Experience

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an IT Service Desk or Technical Support environment.
  • Experience supporting users remotely and onsite.
  • Experience working with ticketing systems and service management tools.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide first-line IT support to clients and end users.
  • Log, manage, and resolve incidents and service requests within agreed SLA timeframes.
  • Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate support teams.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and user-related issues.
  • Maintain accurate records of incidents, resolutions, and customer interactions.
  • Follow incident management and service desk procedures.
  • Deliver excellent customer service and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Assist with system installations, configurations, and user support where required.

Required Skills

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365, and basic networking concepts.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple support requests.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
  • Professional, reliable, and team-oriented.

Key Competencies

  • Customer-focused approach.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Good time management and organisational skills.
  • Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies.

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