Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Springs, Gauteng
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
R 420 000 - R 636 000 per year
Posted
10 Mar 2026
Closes
02 Apr 2026

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Systems Support Engineer

Introduction

An established organisation is seeking a Systems Support Engineer to join its team in Springs. This role joins a technology team focused on reliable delivery and continuous improvement. The position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful systems, applications, infrastructure, or digital services depending on the portfolio and team structure.

The role is positioned within a structured environment where delivery quality, stakeholder communication, and practical problem-solving are valued. The successful candidate will be expected to work with appropriate urgency, maintain quality standards, and support a collaborative delivery culture while contributing to business-facing outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

The position requires a balance of technical execution, documentation discipline, and effective collaboration across teams.

  • Ensure compliance with support procedures, security standards, and internal controls.
  • Monitor queues, service requests, and support trends to improve turnaround times and user experience.
  • Work closely with vendors, internal teams, and business users to resolve recurring issues and service bottlenecks.
  • Support rollout activities, training, and communication for system changes or operational enhancements.
  • Troubleshoot incidents, log root causes, and coordinate escalations where deeper technical intervention is required.
  • Provide technical support across applications, users, devices, or operational systems in line with agreed service levels.
  • Assist with system configuration, user setup, access changes, and routine support administration.

This role will also require disciplined communication, documentation accuracy, and a practical approach to balancing delivery quality with operational timelines.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Candidates should be comfortable working with business requirements, technical standards, and practical delivery expectations.

  • Relevant diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Development, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience supporting users, applications, service requests, incidents, or business systems within a helpdesk or support environment.
  • Comfortable working with ticketing systems, user communication, troubleshooting routines, and service-level expectations.
  • Good working knowledge of documentation standards, structured problem-solving, and stakeholder communication.
  • Typically suited to candidates with around 3–6 years relevant experience and the ability to manage core responsibilities independently.
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