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IT Desktop and Network Support Dispatch Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Basic understanding of network devices (switches, routers, firewalls) and related components such as ports, power supplies, uplinks, and patch panels
  • Ability to follow remote instructions accurately (step-by-step) without deviating from approved runbooks
  • Experience performing basic cabling tasks and verification (patch cables, labeling, port mapping, cable reseat) and basic cable testing
  • Proficiency with on-site hardware tools and remote support tools (Windows/macOS laptop with terminal tools; console cables; cable testers; crimping tools; labeling machine) and willingness to operate onsite in Pietermaritzburg, SA

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical onsite assistance to enable remote troubleshooting and remediation, including console connectivity to network devices per instructions from the Remote Support Team
  • Perform visual verification and reporting of device status (LEDs, link status, alarms, fan/power, cabling) and assist with rack mounting/unmounting and basic cable management
  • Follow approved runbooks and perform basic configuration and checks as directed, including connecting consoles, granting remote access, and executing provided command steps or baseline actions (e.g., set management IP/VLAN) only when explicitly instructed
  • Coordinate with the Remote Support Team for post-install verification and sign-off

About the company

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BRILLIANT COMPUTERS CITADEL AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

We managed IT Infrastructures with dedicated Team of vibrant young Professionals. We offer 24/7 IT Maintenance Services across the Globe. Brilliant Computers provides the best IT Solutions and Customers Experience that will enhance their Business performances at flexible and minimum Cost.

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Job description

Physical onsite assistance to enable remote troubleshooting and remediation.
Console connectivity to network devices (switch/router/firewall) as instructed by the Remote Support Team.
Providing physical access support to the Remote Support Team (e.g., opening racks, locating devices/ports, power cycling per instruction).
Visual verification and reporting (LED status, link status, alarms, fan/power status, cabling condition).
Engineer must have basic understanding of network devices sufficient to:
Identify network equipment types, ports, power supplies, uplinks, and patch panel layouts.
Follow remote instructions accurately (step-by-step) without deviating from approved runbooks.
Perform basic checks: link lights, port mapping verification, cable reseat, label verification.
Network Device Rack & Stack
Rack mounting/unmounting of network devices per site rules and safety practices.
Patch and dress cables to basic professional standard (as instructed).
Coordinate with Remote Support Team for post-install verification.
Basic Configuration
Perform basic level initial actions (only as instructed by the Remote Support Team), such as:
Connecting console and granting remote access session (screen share/terminal access where applicable).
Executing clearly provided command steps (copy/paste) when approved.
Applying basic baseline actions (e.g., set management IP/VLAN) only when explicitly instructed and approved.

Requirements

Required Tools
Laptop (Windows/macOS) with terminal tools (e.g., PuTTY/teams/Anydesk) and with full administrator right.
Console cable (e.g., RJ45-to-USB/Serial as applicable) and required adapters
Spare Patch Cord/Cable (5m) x 2 
Basic screwdriver kit (Phillips/flathead/torx as applicable)
Basic cable testing tools for damage identification (e.g., cable tester; other basic testers)
Crimping tool and cutter
RJ45 terminator (surplus)
Labelling Machine

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