IT Service Desk Engineer

West Coast Personnel

Cape Town, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 24 June 2026

Job Description

JOB TYPE & HOURS: Permanent / Full Time, Monday to Friday – 8.00AM to 6:00PM UK (typically). Must be remote ready with stable Wi-Fi and laptop.Job Description: Our UK client is seeking an experienced Service Desk Engineer to join its ever-growing technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing first-line support to our Managed Service customers. This includes troubleshooting and resolving IT issues, managing customer tickets, and passing tickets to our On Site Engineering queue where required. Additionally, escalating complex issues to our 3rd line engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years of verifiable experience as a full-time IT Service Desk Engineer and will have the aim to work long-term with the company in developing their role in this exciting and mature company. The majority of our client base are Primary and Secondary Schools, therefore existing Schools experience would be preferable. We do also work with SMEs, healthcare and small corporations, so vertical awareness and attention to detail is of high importance.

IT Support Engineer (1st & 2nd Line)

We’re looking for a proactive IT Support Engineer to join our growing team, supporting a mix of education and business clients. This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure to modern cloud technologies, networking, and end-user environments.

Responsibilities

Manage and resolve IT support tickets efficiently, ensuring timely and effective solutions
Provide 1st & 2nd line support across hardware, software, networking, and security issues
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft Azure environments
Administer and support Google Workspace, including user management and issue resolution
Diagnose and resolve Windows OS-related issues across client systems
Maintain clear and professional client communication, providing updates and guidance
Create and maintain technical documentation of systems, environments, and resolutions
Deliver remote support with occasional on-site visits to support field engineers

Technical Skills Required

Strong knowledge of Windows & Mac environments, including Windows Server, Active Directory, GPO, DHCP & DNS
Experience with cloud platforms: Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune & Google Workspace
Solid understanding of networking: switching, VLANs, firewalls, WAN, and remote fault diagnosis
Experience with virtualisation (Hyper-V) and server hardware troubleshooting (incl. RAID)
Knowledge of MDM solutions and mobile device support (iOS, Android, ChromeOS)
Familiarity with WiFi infrastructure (e.g. Ruckus, Cambium, Omada)
Experience supporting AV/EdTech systems (projectors, interactive screens, etc.)
Strong understanding of user profiles, file sharing, and permissions
Good working knowledge of end-user applications (Microsoft Office, browsers, etc.)

About You

Minimum 2 years’ experience in an IT support role (MSP or education environment preferred)
Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and methodical approach
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively
Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Relevant certifications (CompTIA, Microsoft, ITIL) advantageous