IT Service Desk Engineer

IT Service Desk Engineer

Recruiter

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref

CPT001179/NDB

Date posted

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

Annually

SUMMARY

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.

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.

POSITION INFO

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. Key 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