17/09/2026
Job Vacancy - 3rd Line Technical Support Engineer - Knysna Based
Job Description
This role provides 3rd level IT ServiceDesk Support Analyst to our small and medium-sized business clients. As well as providing helpdesk support, it will involve completing project work associated with new technology implementations. The role reports to the Technical and operations Directors.
Minimum Experience Required
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in an IT customer service-related position.
· Extensive experience at a Managed Service provider or other outsourced IT company.
· Working knowledge of a ServiceDesk ticketing system.
· Extensive experience with Microsoft 365.
· Experience with Firewalls, particularly FortiGate.
· Experience with centrally managed Anti-Virus solutions.
· Experience with Kaseya tools a strong plus.
Skills Required
· A thorough understanding of ITIL service management principles including:
Incident Management
Request fulfilment
Change Management
· Excellent knowledge of Microsoft’s’ core business applications and OSs
· Excellent understanding and experience in Microsoft 365 suite products.
· Implementation and operation of backup and disaster recovery solutions.
· Networking: WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls (particularly FortiGate).
· Remote access solution implementation and support: VPN, Remote desktop Services.
Values and approach to work
· Takes pride in providing outstanding customer service.
· Good attention to detail.
· Communication with customers: keeping them informed of Incident and Request progress.
· Ability to relate to clients and speak to non-technical end-users.
· Ability to remain calm under pressure.
· Good writing skills for end-user communication as well as documentation of work.
· Ability to work in a team, communicate effectively and provide a point of escalation for L1/L2 Technicians.
Language Skills
· Must be a fluent English speaker with Afrikaans, the ability to speak German would be a big advantage.
Package
· Highly competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
· Full on-the-job training & support.
· Great opportunity for advancement.
· 15 days annual leave.
Please send cv to [email protected]. If no reply within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.