Jobs at BETSoftware

Job Description

We Want You:

• Join our ALL-Star Team as an IT Helpdesk Technician and be the go-to expert keeping our tech running at its best.
• In this role, you’ll provide trusted Level 2 support to internal users across the Hollywood Group, handling everything from desktop troubleshooting and network issues to VoIP, surveillance systems, and user administration.
• You’ll work through our ITSM ticketing system to solve problems efficiently, and guide Level 1 Technicians when needed all while ensuring IT Helpdesk policies and procedures are followed to the highest standard.
• If you’re solutions-driven, tech-savvy, and committed to delivering dependable support that keeps people connected and systems performing, we’d love to hear from you.
• Apply now!

You Bring:

• 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)

What You’ll Do:

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 fibre 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 organisational 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.

Key skills/Attributes/Position Specific Competencies:

The following indicates what would typically be expected for this role at a competent level:

• 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.

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.

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Job Description

We Want You:

• Join our ALL-Star Team as an IT Field Technician committed to keeping systems running smoothly, wherever needed.
• In this role, you’ll play a hands-on part in maintaining the stability, integrity, performance of voice, data, and wireless networks.
• From installing, repairing equipment to troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, you’ll make sure every system from telecoms to computers operates at its best.
• Whether you’re based onsite or supporting various locations, your technical skill and attention to detail will keep our infrastructure reliable, well-documented, and ready for anything.
• If you take pride in problem-solving and delivering dependable IT support, we want to hear from you.
• Apply now!

You Bring:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working onsite supporting customers
• CompTIA Network + Required.

Experience with / in:

• Service level agreements and maintenance.
• Experience in networking and telecoms.
• Experience in Microsoft suite applications.
• Valid Driver’s License Required.
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) or Microsoft Technology Associate (MCSA) (advantageous)
• Microsoft Systems Engineer (MCSE) (advantageous)
• ITIL Foundation certification (advantageous)

What You’ll Do:

Technical Support

• Installation, setup, maintaining and training of all relevant systems, hardware, services, networks and software daily.
• Set up, maintain or repair computer equipment and related devices.
• Installation and troubleshooting of networking equipment.
• Attend to all service activities (whether on-site or telephonic support) assigned to the technician according to service level agreement timeframes.
• Train users to work with new computer hardware or software.
• Undertake any other tasks or once-off projects which may be assigned from time-to-time.

Administration

• Troubleshoot and Respond to Multichannel Tickets logged within the required response and resolution
• 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.
• Update and close off all tickets assigned in the ITSM system and adhere to clearly defined Escalation.
• Matrices and ITSM RACI.
• Manage technician idle time to ensure all tasks are met as agreed upon by IT Manager and customers.
• Management of any and all escalations relating to IT infrastructure.

Site Survey & Documentation Reporting

• Compile technical reports and documentation accurately and detailed regarding the customer site.
• Compile and assist with daily incident, service request and change management reporting.
• Timely submission of daily and monthly reports to relevant stakeholders is a critical responsibility, this entails providing daily reports and fulfilling monthly reporting requirements as requested by direct reports to the manager.

Customer Centricity

• Respond to customer inquiries and issues promptly, demonstrating our commitment to their satisfaction and regular feedback to customer on status of all unresolved queries. This should be followed through until the query is resolved.
• Ensure protection of all user’s data in compliance with company policies and the POPI act.
• Consistently deliver outstanding customer support by actively listening to customer inquiries, addressingtheir concerns, and providing timely and appropriate solutions.
• Identify opportunities to exceed customer expectations, creating memorable, positive interactions.

Key skills/Attributes/Position Specific Competencies:

The following indicates what would typically be expected for this role at a competent level:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Desktop and server applications.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and peripherals and basic networking (LAN, VPN).
• Experience in cabling and electronics.
• Systems troubleshooting.
• Information technology system support skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – especially writing professional reports.
• Negotiation and networking skills.
• Professional and punctual approach.
• Pride in appearance.
• Commitment to customer service and exceptional attention to details.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Able to work under pressure.
• High level of ethics to ensure corporate responsibility.
• Able to work on a rotational shift basis to cover weekend support. There will be night shifts required, including graveyard shifts.

Living the Spirit

• Continuously embracing the power of teamwork to overcome challenges and find innovative solutions to make a positive impact within the Global Support Team
• 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.
• Fostering an environment with open and clear communication to ensure everyone is on the same page. Team are encouraged to use stand-up discussions / team / department meetings to communicate and exchange information that will benefit the team and contribute to BET Software's success.
• 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.
• Approach your work with a spirit of creativity and curiosity, seeking new ways to improve processes and finding excitement in challenges.
• It’s important to uphold a culture of honesty, transparency, and integrity in all our interactions. At Bet Software, we value and respect our team members' different backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences.
• 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.