Desktop Support Technician at Nimble Accounting Ltd

Key Performance Areas:

Under the management / direction of the IT / Governance Manager, the Desktop Support Technician will have the following responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Helpdesk Functions:

• Ensure that all Calls are accepted within the Company specified SLA agreement
• Ensure that all Calls are closed / resolved within the Company specified SLA agreement
• Ensure that all accepted calls are updated on a regular basis.
• Ensure that reassigned calls are updated and actioned accordingly

Desktop Support

• Ensure that all PC’s within the Cape Town office are in good working condition
• Ensure that all Desktops have the Baseline software stack installed (MS Office, Trend, Windows 10 / 11 OS, all patches and updates, security levels are set) as well as any other additional software which does not fall part of the baseline stack.
• Unlocking of windows accounts and or Passwords
• Support all MS Outlook functions for users who have email (Additional mailbox requests, Archiving on behalf of the users, corruptions, and the like)
• Have knowledge and understanding of MSO 365
• Ensure that all users have access to the respective printers on the floor
• Ensure that all Printer devices are in good working order, support on toner replacements, paper Jam, address books, Security codes
• A good working knowledge of CCTV cameras and Biometric systems
• A good understanding of trouble

Active Directory

• Setting up mapped drives
• Tracing of dead network cables - from wall mount box through to the wiring closet
• Setting up of VPN for users (install, test and train)
• Assisting (1st and 2nd line support) with all Banking Application (ABSA, FNB, Nedbank and SBSA)
• Understand the workings and support on VPN clients

Printer Management

• Arrange printer services as and when needed
• Ordering of toner
• 1st line support on printer problems
• Managing Projects concerning printers

Other

• Special Projects as assigned by Management
• Internal training of ITD staff
• Research on problems and solution

Personal attributes

• Punctuality
• Able to work shifts which includes alternative weekends (Saturdays)
• The ability to understand the request – before acting on them
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully
• Friendliness and team player will go a long way

Requirements:

• Proficient in PC hardware and printer troubleshooting and repair
• Proficient in Microsoft desktop operating systems and applications
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP Networking
• Working knowledge of desktop imaging and deployment

Skills / Knowledge / Attributes:

• Has strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and easily adapt to change
• Strong problem solving and organization skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Must meet deadlines, accomplish tasks as agreed upon time structure
• Adapt to a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Ability to effectively manage sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner

Working Hours:

You will be required to work a maximum of 45 hours per week;

• Monday – Friday: shifted between 07:00am and 23:00pm as agreed by management.
• Saturday: You will be required to work a maximum of 2 Saturdays per month shifted between the times of 07:00am and 21:00pm as agreed by management.

Remuneration Structure:

• A basic salary
• Benefits at the full cost to the Employer;
• Funeral Cover (at the full cost of the employer)
• Life Cover (at the full cost of the Employer)
• Disability Cover (at the full cost of the Employer)
• Medical Cover (at the full cost of the employer , after successful completion of the probation period)