Service Desk Operator

We are seeking a highly skilled Service Desk Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of experience as a Service Desk Operator, with expertise in primary interface between the user community and the support staff. This role is based in Kimberly.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide telephone support as far as possible before escalating the problem to a qualified support technician.
• Schedule and prioritize support calls for attention by the most appropriate support technician.
• Escalate problem situations as appropriate.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive solutions to customer problems by collaborating with relevant ICT team members.
• Research, resolve, and respond to complex support requests.
• Empower customers so that they can make more effective use of the ICT services available to them.
• Participate in team projects that enhance the quality or efficiency of the ICT Service Desk.
• Contribute solutions to the resolution database.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of relevant product offerings, current support policies, and methods of support delivery, to provide technically accurate solutions to customers.
• Provide technical assistance and support to end-users, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues, network connectivity problems, and application errors.
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems in a timely manner, escalating more complex issues to the appropriate support teams, if necessary.
• Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices, ensuring compatibility and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
• Recommending the procurement and licensing of software
• Assist with the identification of licensing risks.
• Provide input to the technical team around preferred software.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of ICT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent and efficient service delivery.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in ICT support to continuously enhance technical skills and knowledge.
• Measure and monitor user satisfaction indicators and highlight any issues of concern.
• Perform random customer satisfaction surveys.
• Teach or assist with training courses.
• Test training and competency testing material.
• Participate in evaluating new training and competency testing material.
• Develop and coach colleagues.
• Lead and assist other ICT Service Desk staff with support requests.
• Perform a quality assessment on Service Desk calls.
• Relevant operational reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as required in the ICT division

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Relevant Diploma or degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• 2 to 3 years of related experience
• Certifications, such as ITIL, CompTIA A+, or relevant technical certifications, are a plus.

Minimum Experience

• ICDL, Microsoft Office Specialist, will be an added advantage.
• Solid understanding of computer systems, networks, hardware, and software applications
• Computer skills (MS Office suite)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with
• The ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users effectively.

Exceptional customer service skills and a strong commitment to providing a positive user experience