Senior IT Support Engineer at Ozow

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Support, Technical Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Hardware, Software, Networking, Windows OS, M365, Apple IOS, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Azure Cloud Services, Service Management Tools, ITIL Best Practices, Problem-Solving, Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

More about this Ozow fantastic position We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Support Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering advanced technical support, ensuring high-quality service to end-users, and resolving complex IT issues. This role requires a hands-on technical specialist who can operate independently, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our IT environment. You are an ideal candidate if you have: 7–10+ years of IT support experience in a corporate or enterprise environment A tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) Proven expertise in technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis across hardware, software, networking, and operating systems (Windows OS, M365, Apple IOS) Strong experience with Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview Experience supporting and administering Azure cloud services Familiarity with service management tools, ticketing systems, and ITIL best practices Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve escalated and complex issues independently Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Professional certifications such as ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, or Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (advantageous) Your roles and responsibilities: Provide advanced technical support for escalated and complex IT incidents, ensuring timely resolution in line with SLAs Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term solutions Act as a subject matter expert for Microsoft technologies (M365, Intune, Defender, Purview, Azure) Mentor and provide guidance to junior IT support technicians, encouraging knowledge sharing and skill development Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve IT processes, documentation, and service delivery Assist with the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of corporate IT systems and applications Contribute to IT security by ensuring compliance with policies, security standards, and best practices Participate in projects related to system upgrades, migrations, and new technology implementations Monitor and manage support requests using service management tools, ensuring accurate updates and reporting Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance IT operations Interview process During the interview process you will meet with the People team, the hiring manager, and relevant CSuite. Be prepared to complete a technical assessment that will showcase your skills. In office perks Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks Monthly team connects On-site Barista Birthday Leave Perks for South African based employees Medical aid subsidy Group Risk Insurance Generous paid annual leave Birthday leave Learning and Development opportunities Mentorship programme Quarterly team building Community initiatives Access to cutting edge technology - Ozow Tech Stack Our Employee Value Proposition Join Ozow and become part of an elite force that challenges the ordinary and achieves the extraordinary. If you're driven to make an impact, embrace challenges, and seek unparalleled opportunities for growth, your journey starts here. Compliance As a fintech company, we prioritize data security, confidentiality, regulatory and compliance. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, we require individuals with a high level of integrity and trustworthiness to ensure adherence to financial regulations and industry standards. Given the sensitive nature of our work, all employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to ethical conduct in line with financial regulations and industry standards Ready to be exceptional? Apply now! Keen to know more? Interested in joining our rocket ship? To find out more about life at Ozow, head over to our Careers Page here!

Responsibilities

Provide advanced technical support for escalated and complex IT incidents, ensuring timely resolution in line with SLAs. Mentor and provide guidance to junior IT support technicians while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve IT processes and service delivery.