Mid-Senior Desktop Support Engineer

About the position

Mid-Senior Desktop Support Engineer – Rivonia, Sandton - Managed IT Services | R18 000+

 

The Opportunity

If you are the kind of IT support engineer who likes fixing problems properly and keeping clients stable, this role will suit you. You will join a long-standing Managed IT Services Provider in Rivonia, Sandton, supporting desktop and server environments for business clients. You’ll earn R18,000 – R28,000 per month plus medical aid, travel reimbursement, and commission for overtime work.

You will work with Microsoft and Dell environments daily, gain exposure to real client infrastructure, and grow your skills in server support, cloud tools, and security. If you want a stable company with clear growth paths, this is a strong move.

 

The Company

Our Client is a long-standing managed IT solutions provider based in Sandton. They support businesses across Africa with reliable internet, cloud tools, and strong cybersecurity. They partner with global technology brands like Microsoft, Dell, and Fortinet. Their focus is simple: do IT work right the first time so clients can stay productive, reduce downtime, and keep running smoothly.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Install, configure, and support Microsoft desktop and server operating systems
  
  
• Resolve support calls on-site and remotely for multiple client environments
  
  
• Install and troubleshoot desktop and server hardware (including fault finding)
  
  
• Perform remote administration of client servers and workstations
  
  
• Maintain accurate desktop and server configuration documentation
  
  
• Manage supplier orders and follow-ups for IT equipment and services
  
  

 

Experience & Qualifications

• Matric certificate
  
  
• 3–5 years of concurrent IT work experience, including 2+ years of server support and maintenance
  
  
• CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Server+ \
  
  
• Strong Microsoft desktop OS and MS Office application support skills
  
  
• Working knowledge of Active Directory (create users, reset passwords, basic admin)
  
  
• Experience with Microsoft 365 / Office 365 configuration and administration
  
  
• Exposure to backup tools like Veeam, and server hardware concepts like RAID
  
  
• Good knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routers, and wireless access points
  
  

 

To Apply: WhatsApp your CV to [Phone Number Removed]; with reference "Mid-Senior Desktop Support Engineer"

 

This exclusive opportunity is managed by The Recruitment Pig on behalf of a long-standing managed IT solutions provider based in Sandton — a stable role for a hands-on engineer who wants to grow into higher-level infrastructure and managed services support.

Desired Skills:

• Desktop Support
• Fault Finding
• MS Office
• Troubleshooting