Senior IT Technician

Pillango Placements
Pretoria, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description


SUMMARY:
Looking for more than another support desk role? This is an opportunity to work across multiple businesses, broaden your technical experience and build your career with a group that invests in training and development.

POSITION INFO:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES User & desktop support Resolve escalated support tickets across all client companies, in person, on site and remotely. Set up, repair and maintain laptops, desktops, printers, phones and peripherals. Handle new-starter and leaver processes from start to finish: accounts, devices, email and access. Networks & infrastructure Maintain and troubleshoot LAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls, switches, VPNs and internet connectivity. Look after on-premise servers, backups and basic virtualisation; work with our external supplier on larger server jobs. Keep systems patched, secure and documented. Cloud & business systems Day-to-day administration of email, user accounts and cloud services (mainly Microsoft 365). Support business applications, file shares and access permissions. Ownership & teamwork Take responsibility for a problem from first report until it is properly fixed - and follow up. Keep clear documentation so that anyone in the team can pick up where you left off. REQUIREMENTS Must have At least 5 years' hands-on IT support experience, ideally in an MSP or multi-site environment. Broad, practical knowledge across Windows desktops and servers, networking, printers and hardware. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 user and email administration. A proven ability to work independently, prioritise sensibly and finish what you start. Clear, friendly communication with non-technical users Bilingual in English and Afrikaans Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport for client site visits. Nice to have Deeper Microsoft 365 skills: Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access, Exchange Online. Experience with firewalls (e.g. FortiGate, Sophos, MikroTik), backups and virtualisation (Hyper-V, VMware). Exposure to CCTV, access control, VoIP or building systems. Scripting or automation (PowerShell or similar). Relevant certifications (CompTIA A+\/N+, Microsoft, Cisco). You're proactive, adaptable and comfortable juggling a variety of technical issues while keeping people informed. You take ownership, learn from mistakes and enjoy being part of a small, hands-on team. OFFER The proposed salary for the role is R28k - R35k per month - the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills. Company-funded certification and training.

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Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Posted13 October 2026
Closing Date31 October 2026
Pillango Placements
Pretoria, Gauteng

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