IT Helpdesk Agent (Night Shift)

How2Apply Talent Network
Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Internship
Posted 1 hour ago
Internship IT & Software
R15 500 – R24 250/month
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Job Description

Tickets come in all day at this call centre campus in Durban Central, and you close them. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Location: Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

The work, day to day

  • Visit branches or sites to fix issues that need hands on the machine
  • Replace faulty hardware and log warranty claims with suppliers
  • Keep the asset register up to date when equipment moves
  • Reset passwords and unlock accounts in Active Directory and Entra ID
  • Log, prioritise and update tickets on the service desk system
  • Escalate network and server faults to second or third line with good notes
  • Install and configure printers, scanners and docking stations

You'll need

  • Patient and friendly with non-technical users
  • Matric plus an IT qualification, such as CompTIA A+ or an IT diploma
  • At least 1 year of help desk or desktop support (not needed for intern posts)
  • Basic networking: IP addresses, DNS, DHCP and Wi-Fi
  • Working knowledge of Windows 10 and 11 and Microsoft 365

Extra points for

  • Experience supporting point-of-sale or medical devices
  • CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft MD-102 certification

On offer

  • Company laptop and cellphone
  • Clear path to second-line and systems roles
  • Travel allowance for field technicians

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: IT certificates, including A+ or N+ if you have them, copy of your driver's licence for field posts plus certified matric certificate and ID copy.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  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 Durban Central.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Describe the size of the environment you supported, such as "400 users across 6 branches".
  • List your certifications right under your name; A+ and ITIL are common keyword filters.

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Job details
SalaryR15 500 – R24 250/month
Job TypeInternship
LocationDurban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryIT & Software
Experience3+ years
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date7 December 2026
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