IT Support and Systems Technician (JHB On-site)

ENVIRONMENT: PROVIDE hands-on hardware, software and infrastructure support for a Software Development company in the Pharmaceutical industry looking for a responsible, reliable and technically capable IT Support & Systems Technician to join its internal IT team. This will include desktop support, anti-virus and Office 365/Teams administration, asset tracking, backups and restores, VPN support, and basic website hosting concepts — along with assisting with production server builds and liaising with hardware/software vendors. You'll often work independently, escalating more complex issues to the IT Operations Manager. A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable personal vehicle is essential requiring regular travel to the data-centre co-location facility, supplier premises and, occasionally, staff members' homes for hardware support. Applicants must have Matric/Grade 12, a Diploma/Certification in IT, preferably A+, N+, with 3 years’ experience in a similar role including working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, exposure to SFTP/FTP administration and SSH key-based authentication & solid understanding of desktop hardware, software installation and basic network troubleshooting. DUTIES: Provide day-to-day desktop, hardware and software support to staff, including account administration, password resets and equipment setup Assist with server builds and take new builds/releases live in production, including basic post-deployment monitoring. Travel to the data-centre co-location facility to assist with physical server installation and hardware changes. Request quotes and stock availability from hardware/software vendors and coordinate hardware repairs and servicing with external suppliers. Support and troubleshoot internal web applications and services, including diagnosing and resolving outages. Draft and maintain SOPs, knowledge-based articles and internal IT activity reports for management. Asset Tracking: Maintain an accurate register of IT hardware and software assets, including allocation, condition and lifecycle status. Backup & Restore: Monitor daily backup jobs and perform file/system restores as needed to ensure business continuity. REQUIREMENTS: Matric Certificate, with a Diploma or Certification in IT (e.g. A+, N+) preferred. At least 3 years’ experience in a help desk, IT Support or Junior Systems Administration role. Solid understanding of desktop hardware, software installation and basic network troubleshooting. Exposure to SFTP/FTP administration and SSH key-based authentication. Familiarity with Windows Server environments and basic server administration. Comfortable using help desk/ticketing software to log and track support requests. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration (user/mailbox management). Understanding of backup and restore concepts and processes. Exposure to anti-virus administration and endpoint protection tools. Comfortable using asset tracking tools and help desk/ticketing software. Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable, roadworthy vehicle (Essential — not a remote or hybrid role). Nice-to-haves – Exposure to firewall technologies and network security concepts. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, virtualisation technologies or data-centre/hosting operations. ATTRIBUTES: A self-motivated, responsible individual who takes full ownership of their work and can be trusted to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail and a track record of reliable, accurate work, particularly when handling credentials, server configurations and partner data. Demonstrable reliability and accountability, with a valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable personal vehicle for regular travel between sites. Desired Skills: IT Support and