IT Service Desk Agent (First Line)

How2Apply Talent Network
Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Internship
Posted 1 day ago
Internship IT & Software
R15 500 – R23 500/month
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Job Description

Tickets come in all day at this call centre campus in Durban Central, and you close them. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

The work, day to day

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

What you need

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

What's in it for you

  • Company laptop and cellphone
  • Paid certification exams after probation
  • Travel allowance for field technicians

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Durban Central really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified matric certificate and ID copy, copy of your driver's licence for field posts plus IT certificates, including A+ or N+ if you have them.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

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

  • Be ready for a practical test on a real laptop or a phone troubleshooting role-play.
  • List your certifications right under your name; A+ and ITIL are common keyword filters.

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Job details
SalaryR15 500 – R23 500/month
Job TypeInternship
LocationDurban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryIT & Software
Experience3+ years
Posted2 October 2026
Closing Date29 October 2026
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