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Desktop Support

Job in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Listing for: Sanlam
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Support, Systems Administrator, Desktop Support, HelpDesk/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Umhlanga

Who are we?

At MiWay, our purpose is to enable people to live their way. We understand that life is not just about "things" but the meaning that those things bring to your life. We believe that technology and innovation have infinite possibilities when it's inspired by humans by you.

Therefore, we focus on our clients' needs; finding new ways to simplify their lives and how they do things.

We give them products, services, and solutions that enable them to live and enjoy life on their own terms – in their own way.

Agile values and principles are strongly embedded in our culture, and they are at the core of how we make decisions and how we approach adding value within the company.

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Purpose of the Position

Department: Information Technology
Reporting To: Desktop Support Manager
Location: KZN Regional Office (On-site)

The Desktop Support (IT Support Technician) role will deliver Level 2 desktop support, administer user-related systems including Active Directory, SCCM, Intune, MFA, Microsoft 365 Admin Center and telephony platforms, provide efficient incident and service request resolution, maintain on-site IT assets, and support call centre technologies while ensuring adherence to SLAs and ITIL practices.

This role requires travel due to regional requirements.

What will you do?

MiWay is committed to enabling people to live their way through a reliable, secure, and customer-focused technology ecosystem.

The IT Support Technician will provide on-site technical support, manage desktop-related service requests, maintain asset integrity for the KZN office, and ensure consistent service delivery within SLA while operating in a fast-paced call-Centre environment.

This role Requires an individual who can work independently while liaising with distributed IT teams to uphold operational excellence and communicate effectively across all levels, from end-users to senior management.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications Required

  • Grade 12
  • ITIL v4 Foundation Certification (Required)
  • CompTIA A+ (Required)
  • CompTIA N+ or equivalent networking certification (Advantageous)
  • Microsoft Certifications (MD-102 / MS-900 / AZ-900 beneficial)
  • Relevant System Support NQF Level 5 or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license (advantageous due to regional travel if required)
  • Minimum Experience Required

  • 2–3 Years Desktop Support / IT Support experience (Level 1 –
    2)
  • Experience in a call-centre environment (advantageous)
  • Experience with Jira Service Management or other ITSM platforms
  • Experience supporting telephony platforms (Genesys Cloud / CIC advantageous)
  • Deliverables

    The successful candidate will be required to perform the following:

    Technical Support & Troubleshooting

  • Provide support on Windows 11, O365, Teams, Outlook
  • Desktop, laptop, and mobile device support
  • Hardware diagnostics & replacements
  • Printer troubleshooting & configuration
  • Network troubleshooting (LAN, Wi-Fi, VLAN basics)
  • Directory & Identity Services

  • User provisioning in Active Directory
  • Resetting passwords, unlocking accounts
  • Managing distribution groups & security groups
  • Ensuring compliance with joiner/mover/leaver processes
  • Endpoint Management

  • Device enrolment and policies via Microsoft Intune
  • Microsoft 365 Admin Center
  • Bit Locker & security compliance monitoring
  • Perform basic SCCM administration, including Device and User Collection management
  • MFA & Security

  • MFA onboarding, troubleshooting & resets
  • Understanding of Zero Trust fundamentals
  • Support of secure authentication processes
  • Incident, Problem & Major Incident Management

  • Logging, classifying, and prioritizing tickets
  • Identifying major incidents, escalating to L3/Manager
  • Ensuring all SLAs are consistently met
  • Root cause data collection for…
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