IT Service Desk Agent

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa First Point Group Ltd Full time

27559

Posted: 14/08/2023
- Negotiable- South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa South Africa Cape Town- Permanent- Role: IT Service Desk Agent
- A client of mine is in search of an experienced IT Service Desk Agent to join the company's dedicated IT support team. If you have a solid background in providing technical assistance, exceptional communication skills, and a knack for resolving IT-related issues. As an IT Service Desk Agent, your role will be pivotal in maintaining the efficiency of the organization's IT systems.
- Key Responsibilities:

- User Support:

- Provide top-tier customer service by swiftly addressing and resolving IT inquiries, incidents, and service requests via multiple channels.
- Assist users step-by-step in troubleshooting to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Collaborate with users to gather detailed issue information for accurate documentation and escalation.
- Triage and Technical Solutions:

- Diagnose and solve hardware, software, and network problems with effective solutions.
- Utilize remote desktop tools to troubleshoot and address end-user devices and systems.
- Escalate intricate issues to internal teams or vendors for deeper investigation and resolution.
- Incident Management:

- Follow established incident processes for timely resolutions and minimized downtime.
- Prioritize and categorize incidents based on severity and impact.
- Keep users updated on issue status and progress.
- Documentation:

- Maintain precise records of incidents, service requests, and troubleshooting in our IT service management system.
- Create and update knowledge base articles for user self-service issue resolution.
- Software and App Support:

- Aid users in software installations, updates, and configurations.- Clear Communication:

- Explain technical details clearly to both technical and non-technical users.
- Provide concise instructions for issue resolution.
- Continuous Improvement:

- Identify recurring issues and actively contribute to proactive solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Suggest process enhancements to improve IT service desk efficiency.
- Qualifications and Skills:

- Education: Preferably, a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience: A minimum of 2 to 3 years in an IT service desk or technical support role.
- Other Qualifications/Exp: ITIL Foundation and ServiceNow certification.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Windows and macOS operating systems.
- Familiarity with hardware troubleshooting for desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and configurations.
- Experience with remote desktop tools and IT service management software.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Customer Focus: Dedicated to exceptional customer service.
- Team Player: Effective collaboration within teams and across departments.
- Certifications: Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional) are advantageous.
- Adaptability: Comfortable in a dynamic environment with changing technologies.


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