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IT Support Technician (P12) at Sol Plaatje University

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Higher National Certificate , National Certificate
  • Experience 2 – 4 years
  • Location Northern Cape
  • City Kimberley
  • Job Field ICT / Computer&nbsp

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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