Computer Support Specialist

 

Recruiter:

Real People Solutions

Job Ref:

LB015

Date posted:

Monday, May 24, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Total Cost to Company


SUMMARY:
Computer Support Specialist

POSITION INFO:

Do you love helping others and have a passion for IT? While providing integrity to the casino and gambling industry for over 30 years, the Company has established an incomparable team of professionals. We are looking for a Computer Support Specialist to support our IT team.

 Who We Are…

With over 30 years in the industry, the Company is the global leader in the testing and certification of gaming devices and systems. We are proud of our stability and our history of world-class customer service delivery to more than 480 jurisdictions worldwide.

 Why You Should Work Here…

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, which is why they are our biggest investment. We offer competitive salaries, top-notch benefits and a company culture focused on employee development and career enhancement.  Our team members have the opportunity to communicate and collaborate with colleagues around the world.

What You Will Accomplish Here…

The Computer Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring courteous and professional IT end user support is delivered to all employees and clients in their local office. Higher level Computer Support Specialist’s may serve as a lead by coaching or assisting others, as needed.

This position will effectively support the IT team by focusing on the following:

  • Responds to all issues in the IT ticket tracking system in a timely manner.
  • Corrects end user issues and reports issues that cannot be corrected in a timely manner.
  • Assists IT personnel in other locations with resolving end user issues.
  • Performs installations and resolves end user support issues within the LAN/WAN environments
  • Maintains records, logs and reports of end-user assistance and troubleshooting requests.
  • Provides hands on training, training materials and documentation for IT applications and/or equipment to employees, when necessary
  • Takes ownership of specific application(s) and system(s) areas, as assigned.
  • Maintains diagrams and other documents regarding the application(s) or system(s) functionality.
  • Works with Department leaders to gain an understanding of the business need for changes, modifications, or new systems to be implemented.
  • Evaluates interrelationships between systems, identifying how changes may affect other systems.
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding the information being processed, stored, or accessed.
  • Provides weekly reports to the IT Manager regarding workload, open projects, and issues.
  • Schedules bi-annual auditing of all Company issued laptops.
  • Provides maintenance and operation of end user applications including, but not limited to, the Company email system, backup systems, Company access user account creation, phone system modifications, new user accounts and PC set-ups.
  • Responsible for upholding network security measures set by Company policies.
  • Maintains a knowledge of remote access products.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Education, Experience and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related technical discipline is required; Certification, formal training, experience or demonstrated competency may be evaluated and considered in lieu of the educational requirements.
  • A minimum of 1 year of related experience is required.
  • Must possess relevant technical skills/certifications in the systems or area specified by management.
  • Must have a working knowledge of network topology and remote access devices.
  • Ability to adapt from business to technical communication according to the audience is required.
  • Must have the ability to assess a situation quickly and help arrive at the best beneficial resolution for all parties involved.
  • Must have the ability to write professional reports and other business correspondence.
  • Must have the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
  • Must have the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with internal and external parties
  • Must have the ability to handle and organize multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Must demonstrate a high degree of attention to quality, details, and correctness.

 We offer excellent paid benefits that include:

 

  • 20 Days Annual Leave
  • Provident Plan
  • Medical Aid
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Discretionary Annual Salary Reviews
  • Opportunity to work in a diverse workplace with 48 different nationalities.
  • Fresh fruit at the office

 This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job.  The incumbent may be requested to perform other job-related task and responsibilities than those stated above.



 

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