The posting
Service Desk Consultant - 6/12 Month Contract - Limpopo
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- A+ and/or N+ certification or equivalent IT support qualification.
- Minimum 1 - 3 years of experience in a Service Desk or IT Support environment.
- Strong understanding of: Windows Operating Systems Microsoft 365 Basic networking Remote desktop tools
Preferred Qualifications
- ITIL Foundation Certification
- Experience with service management platforms such as: ServiceNow Freshservice JIRA Service Management
- Exposure to: Active Directory VPNs Endpoint security tools
Key Responsibilities
1. Incident Management & Request Fulfilment
- Provide first-level technical support for hardware, software, networking, and business applications.
- Accurately log all support calls and service requests in the service management system.
- Triage and resolve incidents and service requests where possible, escalating to second or third-line support when necessary.
- Monitor ticket queues and ensure timely resolution according to defined SLAs.
2. Customer Support
- Deliver exceptional customer service via phone, email, chat, or in-person.
- Guide users through troubleshooting steps and provide training where needed.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical users.
- Follow up with users to ensure issues are resolved satisfactorily.
3. Knowledge Base & Documentation
- Create and maintain accurate technical documentation, FAQs, and knowledge articles.
- Contribute to continuous service improvement by identifying trends and recurring issues.
4. IT Asset & Access Management
- Support user onboarding and offboarding by provisioning or deactivating accounts and devices.
- Track and manage IT assets and peripheral inventory, ensuring updates in the CMDB.
- Install, configure, and support end-user devices and software as per organizational standards.
5. System Monitoring & Maintenance
- Monitor system alerts and take appropriate action based on predefined procedures.
- Perform basic system checks, updates, and maintenance tasks as required.



