IT Helpdesk Agent

Remote Recruitment · via Himalayas ·

Budget / Salary29,000–32,000 ZAR
TypeFull-time job
LocationSouth Africa
Posted3 hours ago
Salary: R29 000 – R32 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring an IT Helpdesk Agent for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.
Role overview
You'll be the first point of contact for a UK team's IT issues, troubleshooting problems and keeping people working.
Key responsibilities

Provide first-line support for hardware, software and account issues

Log, track and resolve tickets in the helpdesk system

Reset passwords and manage user access via Active Directory

Escalate complex issues to second-line support

Document fixes and update the internal knowledge base

What you'll need

Experience with Active Directory and user account management

Experience in a first-line IT support or helpdesk role

Comfort troubleshooting common hardware and software issues

Reliable home internet and a quiet space for UK-hours work

Clear communication when explaining fixes to non-technical users

Nice to have

Familiarity with remote support tools

Experience with ticketing systems such as Zendesk or Freshdesk

A relevant IT certification

What's on offer
A permanent, fully remote role with a UK employer, working 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), with room to grow into second-line support.

You join one UK employer's team full-time, not a freelance marketplace or a rotating pool of clients

No commute: work from anywhere in South Africa with reliable internet

A clear hiring process run by Remote Recruitment, from application through to your introduction to the employer

How to apply
Apply with an up-to-date CV. Shortlisted applicants are invited to a short recorded video interview, and successful candidates are then introduced to the UK employer. Please make sure you have a stable internet connection and a quiet workspace before applying.
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