Permanent
IT Technician
Unknown, Western Cape
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About this role
Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc
A well-established agri-business based in Somerset West is looking for a hands-on IT Support Technician (1st Line) to be the first point of contact for end-user IT support. You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day IT operations across office and site environments, with regular travel to farms and other sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the first point of contact for end-user IT support (phone, instant messaging, and in person).
* Log and process incoming IT service requests and document tasks and progress.
* Provide support for hardware and software, including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and user assistance.
* Support and maintain:
+ Desktops & laptops
+ Windows operating systems
+ Microsoft Office 365
+ OneDrive/SharePoint & Microsoft Teams
+ Active Directory environments
+ Printers, peripherals, cables, monitors/TVs/projectors
+ Networking equipment (switches, access points, routers, firewalls, cabling)
+ VoIP systems (SIP phones, DECT phones, softphones)
+ Mobile devices (Android & Apple)
* Orient and onboard new users and assist with user migrations.
* Escalate/delegate tasks to the IT Lead or third parties when required; route line-of-business software issues to the correct internal support.
* Maintain IT asset inventory and manage stock of sundry equipment (peripherals, printer toners).
* Assist with physically moving/installing equipment when needed.
* Support the IT Lead with ad-hoc tasks when required.
* Engage with vendors/suppliers when mandated by the IT Lead.
Role Goals
* Ensure a smooth and reliable day-to-day IT experience for users.
* Proactively identify recurring IT issues and improve user support outcomes.
* Build and maintain institutional knowledge of systems and operating environment.
* Maintain and continuously develop relevant technical skills.
Required Technical Skills
* Computer hardware support (desktops and laptops).
* Microsoft Windows fundamentals.
* Microsoft Office 365.
* Microsoft cloud tools: OneDrive / SharePoint / Teams.
* Microsoft Active Directory environments.
* Networking installation (cabling, patch panels, access points, etc.).
* Networking fundamentals: LAN/WAN/VPN/Wi-Fi (including point-to-point links).
* Mobile device support: Android & Apple.
Requirements & Soft Skills
* Strong people skills: daily interaction with end-users and vendors.
* Valid driverâs licence and willingness to travel regularly to vendors, farms, and other sites.
* Must be present at remote site at least once a week (unless directed otherwise by the IT Lead).
* Occasional overtime (only with prior approval).
* Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
* Comfortable with practical, hands-on work and able to perform under pressure in a dynamic environment.