We\u2019re now looking for a Service Engineer to join our Cape Town team someone who enjoys varied, hands-on technical support, values teamwork, and is committed to providing excellent service to end users. This role offers a strong blend of hands-on technical depth and customer-focused support. You\u2019ll work across a range of technologies, tackle diverse incidents, and play an active part in keeping our environment running smoothly. It\u2019s well suited to someone who enjoys troubleshooting, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a collaborative team that keeps things professional but relaxed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What the Role Is All About<\/p>\n
\tThe Service Engineer provides high-quality technical support to AVI users across the business. Resolving incidents, managing cases end-to-end, and ensuring users receive clear, timely communication. Most of your day will be spent troubleshooting incidents, answering calls, and handling tickets assigned through our logging platform. You\u2019ll take ownership of issues, escalate effectively when needed, and follow through until the problem is resolved.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reporting Structure:<\/p>\n
\tReports to: Service Engineering Team Lead\u00a0<\/p>\n
Key Areas of Impact<\/p>\n
\tDeliver high-quality 1st and 2nd line technical support to AVI end users across the business.
\n\tManage and resolve approximately 15\u201320 incidents per day, ensuring accurate documentation and ownership from start to finish.
\n\tRespond to inbound support calls promptly and maintain a Grade of Service above 85%.
\n\tResolve incidents within agreed service levels and escalate efficiently where required.
\n\tTrack and follow up on all third-party service calls to ensure timely completion.
\n\tAssist with the installation, configuration, maintenance and optimisation of core infrastructure components, including server hardware, storage, patching, virtualisation platforms, monitoring tools and related software.
\n\tMonitor systems and alerts, investigate root causes, and address recurring issues to improve overall stability.
\n\tCollaborate closely with fellow Engineers, Service Desk Agents and adjacent technical teams to ensure seamless incident resolution and strong customer outcomes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What It Takes to Succeed:<\/p>\n
Experience that set you up for success:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAt least 3 years in a Service Desk or IT support environment.
\n\tSolid working experience with Windows operating systems.
\n\tExperience supporting handheld devices (Samsung \/ iPhone \/ iPad).
\n\tWorking knowledge of TCP\/IP, DHCP, Ethernet, VPN.
\n\tExperience using Microsoft Active Directory for administration.
\n\tExperience with antivirus software and MS Office (ideally O365).
\n\tExposure to SCCM \/ SCOM \/ Orchestrator is an advantage.<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:<\/p>\n
\tMatric \/ Grade 12
\n\tMCSA \/ MCP or equivalent
\n\tIT Diploma (advantageous)
\n\tCCNA (advantageous)\u00a0<\/p>\n
You’re likely to excel here if you:<\/p>\n
\tEnjoy hands-on troubleshooting and solving user problems.
\n\tCan communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users.
\n\tStay calm under pressure and approach service with a customer-focused mindset.
\n\tAre team-oriented and open to sharing knowledge.
\n\tAre committed to a role that includes answering calls and see this as part of the value you deliver, not a step backwards.<\/p>\n
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