- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Higher National Certificate , National Certificate
- Experience 2 – 4 years
- Location Northern Cape
- City Kimberley
- Job Field ICT / Computer 
IT Support Technician (P12) at Sol Plaatje University
IT Support Technician (P12)
Minimum requirements
- National Diploma in Information Communication & Technology.
- Industry related certificates.
- Driver’s license.
- Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
- 2 to 4 years of related experience.
- Experience with computer systems, LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi configuration & Microsoft/Linux environment, Active Directory.
- Computer skills (MS Office suite).
- Experience with major hardware vendors, e.g. HP, DELL, etc. will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
Installation, maintenance and support of all hardware and software.
- Capture and maintain all IT assets in the ICT inventory database and dispatch the IT equipment to the user per written request.
Computer fault diagnosis.
- Install and maintain all desktop & laptop hardware for all staff, students and external clients.
- Liaise with external providers for hardware support & repair and support.
- Obtain quotes, liaise with suppliers, liaise with finance submit purchase orders, submit GRV.
- Adhoc software support and technical assistance e.g.: O365, Website (technical), SharePoint.
Computer Lab/Office demonstrations.
- Identify common problem areas experienced to recommend corrective action.
- Decide whether to send the computer to the manufacturer for repair.
- Report shortfall in parts inventory to line manager.
- Ensure desktop & laptops computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems, including associated validation systems, file services, email servers, computer conferencing systems, application servers and administrative systems.
ICT Liaison
- Document instances of hardware, physical or digital failure, repair, installation and removal.
- Forward faulty computers to the 3rd party workshop.
- Communicate project statuses to helpdesk.
User Education: network security/ vulnerabilities
- Help users scan media such as flash drive and diskettes for any malicious ware.
- Help users with e-mail that they suspect might contain malicious content and provide network.
- Making sure end-point security systems is up to date.
Self-development
- Research technology trends and latest applicable technologies.
- Ensure up-to-date skills development plans.
- Develop, recommend and implement solutions in liaison with all of ICT Unit.
Project participation
- Participate in ICT projects to ensure that successfully execution of the same.
- Assist with project scoping and resource allocation.
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Relevant operational reports as and when required.
- Research and implement best practices.
- Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Sol Plaatje University on spu.simplify.hr to apply
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