Desktop Support Technician (Second Line)

How2Apply Talent Network
Germiston, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract IT & Software
R11 750 – R17 250/month
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Job Description

You'll be the person who fixes it when laptops, printers and logins break at a corporate head office in Germiston. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Germiston; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What your day looks like

  • Reset passwords and unlock accounts in Active Directory and Entra ID
  • Replace faulty hardware and log warranty claims with suppliers
  • Log, prioritise and update tickets on the service desk system
  • Escalate network and server faults to second or third line with good notes
  • Keep the asset register up to date when equipment moves
  • Image, set up and hand over new laptops and desktops
  • Write short how-to guides for common user problems

What you need

  • Patient and friendly with non-technical users
  • Basic networking: IP addresses, DNS, DHCP and Wi-Fi
  • Matric plus an IT qualification, such as CompTIA A+ or an IT diploma
  • Code B driver's licence and own car for field posts
  • Able to log clear, complete ticket notes
  • At least 1 year of help desk or desktop support (not needed for intern posts)

Extra points for

  • ITIL Foundation
  • Experience with Intune or SCCM for device management

On offer

  • Travel allowance for field technicians
  • Paid certification exams after probation
  • Standby pay for after-hours cover

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): IT certificates, including A+ or N+ if you have them plus certified matric certificate and ID copy.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Germiston.

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Before you hit apply

  • Describe the size of the environment you supported, such as "400 users across 6 branches".
  • Be ready for a practical test on a real laptop or a phone troubleshooting role-play.

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Job details
SalaryR11 750 – R17 250/month
Job TypeContract
LocationGermiston, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
ExperienceEntry level
Posted8 October 2026
Closing Date11 November 2026
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