Information & Technology (IT) Technician

Closing Date: 
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Location of the Job: 
Windhoek, Namibia
Reference Number: 
Nam-24/4/2017-002
We invite applications for the following role:
 
Position: Information & Technology (IT) Technician
Reports To: IT Manager
 
Purpose of the Job:
Primary objective is helping businesses maintain the computer desktop environment by analyzing requirements, resolving problems, installing hardware and software solutions, and supporting the internal ICT Service Desk.  The individual will be responsible for administration and internal support of the Company’s PCs, printers, servers, and related equipment. Tasks include end user support, license tracking, and performing PC maintenance, upgrades and configurations.
 
Key Accountabilities:
1. Provide end user support;
2. Monitor and respond quickly and effectively to requests received through the ICT Service Desk
3. Monitor Service Desk for tickets assigned to the queue and process first-in first-out based on priority 
4. Install and configure computer systems
5. Modify configurations, utilities, software default settings, etc. for the local workstation
6. Providing support documentation, including procedural documentation 
7. Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware/software faults
8. Assist with onboarding of new users 
9. Utilize excellent customer service skills and exceed customers’ expectations
10. Ensure each workstation has been configured properly to enable end users to perform their tasks effectively and efficiently
11. Diagnose computer problems, monitor computer processing systems, install software and perform tests on computer equipment and programs
12. Maintain inventory of all equipment, software and software licenses
13. Report issues to the Service Desk for escalation
14. Assign users and computers to proper groups in Active Directory
15. Perform timely workstation hardware and software upgrades/replacements as required
16. Perform ad-hoc ICT duties as requested
 
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Bachelor degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
1+ Years of relevant industry experience or
A+, N+ Certification with 2 years working experience
 
Technical: 
Technical computer knowledge 
Technical writing 
 
Analytical: 
Analytical and conceptual expertise 
Planning, documentation, analysis and business requirements management techniques
Administrative and reporting abilities
 
Business: 
Knowledge of business processes  
Case development
Business writing 
 
Management: 
Decision-making 
Management of customer relationships 
Management of organizational changes 
Time management and personal organization skills  
Integrity and ethics 
 
Communication: 
Communication of technical information to a non-technical audience 
Communication of business information to a technical audience 
Negotiation Skills 
Assists in the facilitation of team and client meetings. 
Delivers informative, well-organized presentations. 
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
 
General Responsibilities
Flexible in working under changing and different work settings. 
Maintain high team morale. 
Adhere to company and project standards and guidelines. 
Accurate time accounting and reporting of own work. 
Promptly escalate issues, which affect product delivery and quality that are beyond scope of influence and report same to reporting manager. 
Pay high attention to detail in all work. 
Quality, on time delivery of agreed deliverables. 
Contribute to the company knowledge base and process improvements. 
 
Teamwork 
Facilitates effective team interaction. 
  Acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions
 
Typical Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff and/or the public. 
Occasional travel to outside branches is required.
 
Core Values required [guiding us in our decisions and our basis for performance measurement]
1) Simple
2) Appropriate
3) Responsive
4) Accessible
5) Inclusive 
6) Ethical
 
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