An established international agricultural and export business is seeking to permanently employ an IT Technician at their Wellington head office.
The IT Technician will install and maintain updated and efficient computer systems and networks within the organisation and assist users in making appropriate and safe use of the IT infrastructure.
The successful candidate will optimise the role of technology within the organisation and ensure that employees experience as little downtime as possible.
Location: Wellington, Paarl, Cape Winelands, Western Cape
Main Responsibilities
- Set up computers and necessary peripheral devices (logbooks, monitors, etc.) for new and existing employees.
- Apply best practice procurement principles of IT-related hardware and ensure the best pricing is obtained.
- Maintain records of IT-related assets consigned to each employee.
- Install and configure appropriate software and functions according to specifications.
- Check and maintain computer hardware (mouses, keyboards, etc.) to ensure functionality.
- Develop and maintain local networks in ways that optimise performance.
- Ensure security and privacy of networks and computer systems.
- Provide orientation and guidance to users on how to operate new software and computer equipment.
- Organise and schedule upgrades and maintenance without deterring others from completing their work.
- Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems (repair or replace parts, debugging etc.).
- Maintain records/ logs of repairs and fixes and maintenance schedule.
- Support, upkeep, and enforcement of IT policies as prescribed by the company.
- Ad Hoc or other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- National Senior Certificate
- Diploma in Information Technology will be advantageous.
- Certification as an IT Technician will be advantageous (e.g. CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as IT Technician or relevant position
- Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
- Own transport required
Salary: R14,000 / month, dependant on skills and experience
HOW TO APPLY
- Ensure you meet all the requirements
- Complete all the requested information below
- Remember to attach your CV
- Once your application has been made, you will receive a generic e-mail to confirm the receipt of your application
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
- Should you not be contacted by a consultant within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.