IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST IN SOUTH AFRICA

Kindly take note that the following vacancy is for a Logistics Provider and the incumbent will be required to travel to all sites including customer sites in the Cape Town area. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Maintain IT Operating Environment Understand requirements and recommend suitable solutions Implement solutions including installation of hardware, software, communications and office automation Improve quality and ensure consistent and timely resolution of incidents and implement necessary steps to prevent future incidents Perform operational specific tasks, e.g. doing regular backups, network security and network monitoring Perform checks and manage software and OS deployed to ensure valid licenses in place 2. Provide Technical Support Provide network support, first and second line desktop support Provide user assistance Software and hardware trouble shooting  Provide office peripheral support e.g. printer & scanner support  Installation of personal computers (PC) and notebooks 3. Maintain Computer Network Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software and all configurations Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations  Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications and virus protection software 4. Monitor Performance of Systems Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future 5. Ensure and Maintain Network Security  Plan, coordinate and implement network security measure to protect data, software and hardware Design, configure and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software Ensure suitable access and password controls 6. Solve User Problems Confer with network users on how to solve existing system problems Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software or other network and system problems and replace defective components when necessary REQUIREMENTS 1. Academic Qualification(s)  National Senior Certificate or equivalent  Relevant IT qualifications (A+, N+, Microsoft, MCSE, Linux) are advantageous Code B plus reliable own transport 2. Relevant Competencies and Knowledge Active directory support Server, PC, Printer, Scanner installation & configuration Desktop OS (Windows OS, Linux) installation and support Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam product knowledge is a must Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) / Internet Protocol (IP) Ability to setup connectivity solutions such as ADSL, 3G and WLAN Microsoft Office application installation and support experience is essential Security/Network expertise will be an advantage IMPORTANT NOTE Applications may be sent by email to: by no later than 15 Jan . Candidates not contacted by 01st February  should consider their applications not successful.