Junior Infrastructure Support/ Helpdesk Engineer (72387)

Job title: Junior Infrastructure Support/ Helpdesk Engineer
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: ZAR12,000 - ZAR14,000/month
Location: KwaZulu Natal
Job published: 18 September 2026
Job ID: 72387

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Junior Infrastructure Support/ Helpdesk Engineer to join their technical team and gain valuable hands-on experience across networking, security, systems and voice infrastructure.This role is to be based on-site, this is a "shift work" role but if you are working the night shift you will be able to work remotely from home

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded IT professional who enjoys troubleshooting, working with customers and developing their infrastructure engineering skills within a supportive technical environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide first-line and operational support for network, security, systems and voice infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot and resolve IT incidents and service requests using appropriate tools and processes
  • Assist customers and internal teams with technical issues and problem resolution
  • Monitor infrastructure services and manage support tickets through to resolution
  • Escalate more complex technical issues when required
  • Liaise with vendors to assist with resolving network, security, systems and voice-related faults
  • Assist with the configuration and maintenance of network, security and voice equipment
  • Support system maintenance, upgrades and infrastructure changes
  • Assist with equipment installations and provisioning of new services
  • Work alongside experienced engineers on customer and infrastructure projects
  • Follow established change management, configuration and security procedures
  • Assist with monitoring infrastructure performance, availability and capacity
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and procedures
  • Assist with customer implementations and service handovers, including occasional site visits
  • Participate in a 7-day support schedule and shift rotation
  • Build positive relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders

Minimum Requirements

  • 2+ years' hands-on experience in an IT environment
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts
  • Some practical experience with network, systems, security or voice infrastructure
  • Exposure to Cisco networking technologies
  • Knowledge of physical network infrastructure
  • Experience in a customer-facing IT support role
  • Good troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A willingness to learn and develop within the infrastructure engineering space

Advantageous

  • Exposure to voice configurations
  • Exposure to firewall configurations
  • Basic Linux systems administration experience
  • Relevant IT certification(s)

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and technically curious IT professional who is looking to build a career in infrastructure engineering. You should enjoy solving technical problems, working with customers and learning new technologies

This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of infrastructure technologies while working alongside an experienced technical team

 

 

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