Intermediate IT Helpdesk Technician at BETSoftware

Skill Set

• After hours availability for critical support when required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Desktop and server applications.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and peripherals and basic networking (LAN, VPN).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – especially writing professional reports.
• Strong telephonic and written etiquette.
• Information technology system support skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of network troubleshooting skills.
• Professional and punctual approach.
• Commitment to customer service and exceptional attention to details.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Systems troubleshooting.
• Able to work on a rotational shift basis to cover weekend support. There will be night shifts required, including graveyard shifts.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Technical support

• Performs general problem solving and assistance on diverse software applications and hardware systems for Hollywood Group/BET Software users.
• Management of ITSM ticketing system aligned with ITIL framework, Reporting, and time management.
• Communicate disruption in connectivity and service interruptions by sending connectivity and backup alerts
• Communicate, when necessary, with stakeholders or 3rd party vendors to obtain any assistance required.
• Administer, install, configure, and troubleshoot the MS operating systems and products installed on those systems including Office 365.
• Troubleshooting of telecommunications, including DSL lines, all fiber lines and wireless backup mediums, LTE and P2P Wireless broadband connections.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware-related faults
• Handle escalations related to IT infrastructure issues, including coordinating with Level 3 support teams and external vendors to resolve complex technical issues.
• Administer user accounts on Active Directory, including creating, modifying, and disabling accounts as needed.
• Communicate disruption in connectivity and service interruptions by sending connectivity and backup alerts
• Installation and maintenance of network and standalone printers.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity including LAN, WAN, and Hardware faults.
• Knowledge of a wide range of computer systems software, applications, hardware, networking, anti-virus products and communications.
• Troubleshooting of VPN connections using Fortinet solutions.
• Provide basic end-user training.
• Adhere to clearly defined Escalation Matrices and ITSM RACI.
• Physical effort may be required.

Administration

• Management of customer escalations to provide service excellence.
• Drafting relevant SOPs that will improve business operations and increase team efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and Respond to Multichannel Tickets logged within the required response and resolution as aligned to the Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Update Ticket entries with clear informative written English, without jargon or the use of acronyms.
• Log all time correctly and accurately in the ticketing system.
• Assign tickets correctly according to priority and technician skill sets
• Audit old tickets (On -hold, Pending, Stale, Breached, and 5 days and older), ensuring the team keeps these tickets at a minimum.
• Reporting on daily tasks completed and stumbling blocks

Customer Centricity

• Feedback to customers on the status of all unresolved queries.
• Ensure the protection of all user’s data in compliance with company policies.
• May be required to visit various Customer sites (Betting branches, Racecourses, offices and Stadiums) for physical equipment troubleshooting

Team Work

• Constructively participate as a member of the wider IT Department.
• Undertake any other tasks or once-off projects which may be assigned from time to time.
• Provides individual and/or group instruction and training to Level 1s, and/or Graduates on new or updated technologies
• May lead lower graded Team members i.e. Level 1s, and/or Graduates in performing the same or similar type of work.
• Must follow the handover process at the end of the shift.
• May participate on technology projects with large scope and broad organizational impact.
• Performs varied technical assistance and maintenance duties; maintains and updates record keeping system; documents projects; writes and maintains user instructions for all Bet Software services and third-party products.

Living the spirit:

• The job obligations of an IT Helpdesk Technician L2 go well beyond what is listed above.
• Ensuring that you are living and applying our fundamental company values in your day-to-day tasks is critical to the success of Global Support and BET Software as a whole.

We have outlined how you will bring our core company values to life in your role below:

• Continuously embracing the power of teamwork to overcome challenges and find innovative solutions to make a positive impact within the Global Support Team.
• Take the initiative to make improvements.
• Encouraging a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member's contribution is valued.
• It’s always important to remember that success is a collective achievement, and we celebrate it as a team.
• Support Junior IT Helpdesk Technicians / Interns and share your knowledge to help them upskill and develop in their role and career.
• Lead by example, encouraging authenticity and openness amongst the team
• Uphold high moral and ethical standards in all your actions and decisions.
• Take ownership of complex issues, driving them to resolution and ensuring accountability for your work.
• Embrace each day as an opportunity to learn and grow in the ever-evolving field of IT.
• Every day brings a new adventure in troubleshooting and finding solutions for our clients and greater team.
• Be willing to explore new approaches and technologies, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in IT support.
• Uphold the importance of remaining accountable for your actions and decisions.
• Assume responsibility for all duties and responsibilities, ensuring that they are accomplished to the best of your ability.
• It is critical to remember that even when assisting other departments, you are still representing Global Support.
• Your work will represent the Global Support Team as a whole.

Qualifications

Job Specification:

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Required relevant qualifications in IT
• IT Certification or course preferably A+, N+ from a recognized institution
• At least 2 years’ experience in a service desk/help desk environment, infrastructure remote support.
• Experience with service-level agreements and ticket management tools.
• Experience in networking and telecommunications
• Experience in Microsoft suite applications.
• A+ & N+, qualification from CompTIA (Advantageous)
• 0365 and Azure (Advantageous)
• ITIL Foundation certification (Advantageous)

Apply Before: 08/11/2025