IT Support Engineer - Desktop

Truworths
Cape Town, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 3 days ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description

Job Description    

  • The IT Support Engineer is responsible for providing desktop and first-line IT support to users across Head Office and Divisional Offices, both remotely and on-site. The role focuses on resolving hardware and software issues, managing service requests and incidents, and delivering a high standard of customer service.
  • The successful candidate will provide technical support to employees at all levels of the business, ensuring timely and effective resolution of IT-related problems. The role requires strong troubleshooting and communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a proactive approach to learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment. The IT Support Engineer must remain customer-focused, perform effectively under pressure, and be willing to undertake occasional labour-intensive tasks when required.

Key Responsibilities    

  • Engaging/Interacting with customers via email, telephone or in person
  • Problem solving and troubleshooting of hardware and software related technical issues, including printers and Scanner issues
  • Resolve user queries effectively, and provide relevant feedback timeously
  • Log all calls that are reported via the web, email or telephonically into the CA Logging System
  • Be IT security conscious and be able to work with supporting teams to remedy critical issues promptly
  • Support & Setup of computer desktop equipment in meeting rooms daily
  • Imaging and setup of desktop computers for new users
  • Moving of desktop computers during the day and after hours
  • Engage and assist in other distribution centre area’s when required
  • Ability to analyse and report on problem areas and proactively working on solutions

Qualifications and Experience    

  • Relevant technology courses attended (MCSE and A will be an advantage)
  • Certificate, Diploma and or degree advantageous
  • Preferably 2 Years IT End User Support experience or desktop role

Competencies    

  • Exposure to relevant IT Infrastructure Technology, e.g. Windows 7 & Windows 10.
  • Good troubleshooting skills, both on the hardware and software level
  • Exposure to Microsoft System Center 2012 (advantageous)
  • Exposure to Retail Warehouse IT technologies (advantageous)
  • Good communication skills
  • Team orientation
  • Self-starter
  • Self-motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Must be able to work under pressure
  • Team player

Deadline:13th November,2026

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town, Western Cape
CategoryIT & Software
Experience2+ years
Posted10 November 2026
Closing Date15 November 2026
Truworths
Cape Town, Western Cape

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