Service Desk Agent

1 day ago


Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa NTT DATA, Inc. Full time

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA
The Managed Services Service Desk Agent is the first point of contact for clients and vendors.

This role is responsible for taking calls, chat requests, or tickets, and Mailbox management and handling resulting incidents or service requests.

The Managed Services Service Desk Agent applies standard operating procedures, in line with expectations of the role.

Key responsibilities:

  • Receives, logs, validates and diagnoses client requests, on the full range of products and services offered, applying agreed service level agreements leveraging standard tools, platforms, and processes.
  • Uses Managed Services product and process knowledge along with discretion to respond to tickets.
  • Provides client with a first call resolution, where possible, leveraging standard operating procedures or work instructions.
  • Flags the need for such content, when relevant articles are not available
  • Provides timely updates to clients, when requested, on any pending requests or tickets.
  • Works closely with resolver groups, and other functions, to ensure timely updates are sent to the client.
  • Produces breach and aging reports for tickets opened by the service desk.
  • Identifies gaps and shortcomings in the current processes, procedures, services and provides recommendations for improvement.
  • Uses sound judgment to escalate an issue to a higher level.
  • Ensures that a professional level of service quality is maintained and that clients are satisfied.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

  • Ambitious self-starter who is passionate about IT.
  • Solid expertise at using sound judgment to escalate an issue to a higher level.
  • Methodical in approach to ticket resolution.
  • Demonstrates an ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates required integrity to ensure excellent client service and retention.
  • Team player with excellent attention to detail and client focused.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in 24X7 shift structure, based on a defined roster.
  • Familiar with ITIL concepts.
  • Sufficient knowledge of network technologies (WAN, LAN, WLAN), Security, Cloud, Videoconference or Collaboration is an asset.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

  • Advanced general qualification in Technology (Technical Diploma) or equivalent qualification.
  • Diploma in IT or a graduate degree or equivalent.
  • ITIL v4 foundation certification and knowledge is preferable.

Required experience:

  • Demonstrable related work experience in the Technology Industry and Call Center environment is preferred.

Workplace type:
Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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