First Line Support Agent

Recruiter:

Data Centrix

Job Ref:

JHB005748/Prena

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our Client based in Durban is looking for a First Line Support Agent for a 12 months contract

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Qualifications:

Applicable degree/diploma
ITIL
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
5 years’ relevant experience within an IT Support environment, of which:

2 years’ experience within a networking support, software and hardware support environment and
1-year experience within a call centre or service desk environment (Advantageous)

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
Provide First Level Support and Diagnostics Relating to Various PC/Workstation Requirements and Other Relevant Queries

Answer support queries either onsite, telephonically or via email
Analyse reported faults and complete detailed diagnostics to resolve the problem telephonically or via a remote support application (Assign to the correct resolver group if unable to resolve the problem)
Provide physical first level support and diagnostics, assisting second Level Experts and third Level Experts
Administer user profiles and access rights
Handle assigned incidents effectively and efficiently
Check that call classification matches the call description
A detailed activity history must be entered into each call
Capture customer requests from varied inbound sources into the call management system
Issue users with a reference number for every incident logged
When re-assigning priority 1 and priority 2 calls to other groups, it must be followed by email or telephone call
Update the call at least once a day with all correspondences and actions, to maintain a complete audit trail for future reference
Document in detail the resolutions and fixes used, for that corrective action to be used for future reference
Monitor system resources for adequate capacity to be available to meet user requirements. Recommend preventative/corrective action
Troubleshoot and support users in respect of hardware and software.
Support users in the use of company authorised software and applications support e.g. MS Office
Assists with installation of printers and general support activities
Maintain planned maintenance schedule of all peripherals e.g. printers and scanners.
Provide feedback and recommend action in respect of capacity, lifecycle, and cost benefits of equipment
Maintain network diagram and provide desktop Support to all SBV Users as required.
Maintain all hardware on workstations and deliver first- and second-line technical support on all workstations within area of service
Co-ordinate, install, set up and complete departmental moves with regards to IT equipment.
Conduct swap-out of existing workstations, switches, notebooks, printers, monitors and any other physical component required during service restoration
Upgrade workstations, laptops, and other hardware, as required, in line with existing maintenance contracts
Build new workstations, laptops, printers, and any other required hardware configuration.
Fulfil the role of SDA whilst on a shift rotation

Assist with the Installation, Maintenance and Management of All Related Software and Hardware

Configure, set up and implement the relevant software on all PC’s and workstations (including virus software)
Upgrade and maintain end-user software versions and equipment
Implement regular service packs and patches of all operating systems and associated software on desktops
Install, maintain, and monitor virus software, download and implement updates on a regular basis
Monitor installed software to check that approved software and applications are installed on PC’s, including operating systems
Apply prescribed standards consistently when installing software e.g. regional setting, language settings etc.

Adhere to the Relevant Policies and Procedures

Apply best practice guidelines and policies, as defined by SBV e.g. follows predefined configurations
Adhere to all Service Desk and Client specific processes.
Comply with all company policies and procedures i.e. will not provide unauthorised access to users
Administer user profiles and access rights and comply with security policies.
Adhere to the Call Lifecycle Management Processes and Procedures

Create and Maintain Relevant Registers and Reports

Establish and maintain licensing register
Uphold licence registers, asset registers, back-up registers and files pertaining to user profiles
Maintain register of all PC’s and associated software
Create and present progress reports to management as required

Provide Professional and Efficient Communication to All Internal and External Stakeholders

Conduct an effective handover at the beginning and end of each shift, ensuring that no incidents are dropped, neglected, forgotten or poorly managed
Provide excellent service with regards to assigned incidents
Communicate with relevant stakeholders in a professional and efficient manner
Support and encourage effective teamwork
Provide remote support to the Second Level Experts
Respond to phone and email queries in a professional manner
Maintain customer-focus

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