IT Technical Service Desk Manager

Status Staffing

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : IT
BASIC SALARY : R45 000.00 – R60 000.00
START DATE : A.S.A.P / ImmediateREQUIREMENTS:Technical Expertise (Terminal Server, FSLogix, Office 365, VMware, Veeam, Intune, Microsoft Modern Workplace):
  • Experience managing and supporting enterprise IT environments
  • Strong understanding of virtualization, backup, and cloud-based solutions
  • Communication (Incident Summaries, Legal Documentation, Team Messaging)
  • Ability to clearly document incidents and resolutions
  • Skilled in creating professional reports and internal communications
Leadership (Team Motivation, Certification Promotion, Escalation Management):
  • Proven track record of leading and motivating technical teams
  • Experience in handling escalations and driving issue resolution
  • Encouraging continuous learning and certification within teams
Tools & Frameworks (ITIL, ServiceNow, SCCM, Active Directory, PowerShell):
  • Strong working knowledge of IT service management and automation tools
  • Experience with directory services and scripting for task automation
Certifications & Experience (ITIL Certified, Helpdesk Management):
  • ITIL certification required
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Helpdesk Manager or similar leadership role
DUTIES:Team Leadership & Development:
  • Manage and mentor service desk analysts and technicians
  • Foster a culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement
Incident & Problem Management:
  • Oversee the resolution of technical issues, including AVD, FSLogix, and Office deployments
  • Ensure SLAs and OLAs are met, escalating issues when necessary
Process Optimization:
  • Implement ITIL-based workflows for ticketing, escalation, and documentation
  • Drive adoption of automation tools and self-service solutions
Stakeholder Communication:
  • Craft clear, audience-appropriate updates for incidents, outages, and resolutions
  • Liaise with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless support delivery
Reporting & Metrics:
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as first-call resolution, ticket volume, and customer satisfaction
  • Present data-driven insights into leadership to support strategic decision-making
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