Support consultant

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Full Remote
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science or Programming., Interest in software and IT support., Knowledge of operating systems, databases, and scripting., Strong communication skills and bilingual ability..

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support via phone and email.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues remotely.
  • Escalate unresolved problems to support teams.
  • Maintain records of support interactions and follow up with clients.

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SurTech Group of Companies: a Diligent partner https://www.surtech.co.za/
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Job description

SUPPORT CONSULTANT- KONSISE

Job Title and Overview

A software consultant is responsible for providing expert advice and assistance to our clients to help them with any queries relating to our software solution. They work with clients via phone and email to timeously assist with their queries and to give feedback and guidance. This role is ideal for a degreed individual with a keen interest in Software and bilingual.

Reporting to: Head of Development and Technology

Management level of role: This is not a management role

Working environment & travel: Remote role. Your own fibre connection will be required. Exceptionally busy, team-orientated environment. This role could require some travel into the office when required. Drivers license and own transport is essential.

Working hours: 07h30 16h00 or 08h00 to 16h30 or 08h30 to 17h00 (Hybrid)

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

  • Provide technical support and assistance to customers either via the phone or email
  • Provide first point of contact for customer queries logged via phone or email
  • Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and asking pertinent question
  • Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by the customer
  • Walk the customer through the problem-solving process
  • Escalate unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel / development team
  • Provide accurate information on products or services
  • Manage customer support queries according to Konsise SLAs (response, resolution)
  • Record events and problems and their resolution in logs
  • Follow-up on queries and update customer status and information
  • Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the appropriate internal team Identify and suggest possible improvements on procedures
  • Reporting of helpdesk ticket statuses to the management/services team
  • Technical troubleshooting skills Operating System and 3rd party applications
  • Software installation knowledge
  • IT-orientated and technology-savvy
  • Must have/show interest in the auditing environment
  • Must have strong Database admin skills
  • Have ERP applications support experience as well as scripting skills

Knowledge

  • Understanding of the Agile process
  • Proficiency in analysing features, functions, enhancements and creating test cases to ensure correct functioning
  • Understanding of testing fundamentals and principles
  • Knowledge of Jira and
  • Confluence
  • Knowledge of Azure
  • Technologies Functions,
  • Storage Accounts, Queues Understanding of unstructured databases Working understanding of
  • Javascript

Behavioural Skills & Soft Competencies

  • Customer Responsiveness
  • Team Player
  • Attention to detail
  • Deadline driven
  • Accurate
  • Conflict handling Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Results orientated
  • Initiative
  • Tenacity and Resilience
  • Work under pressure
  • Ability to work independently and self-manage

Required Experience

  • 0-2 years technical support experience in an IT environment
  • Scripting skills would be beneficial
  • Computer literacy with MS office skills (Excel, Word and Power Point)

Education and Qualification

  • Relevant Computer Science of Programming degree/qualification

For more information, or any questions contact Tamsin Jatho, tamsinj@surtech.co.za

Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Calmness Under Pressure
  • Resilience
  • Tenacity
  • Results Focused
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving

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