Helpdesk Coordinator
Remote Recruitment
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Remote Recruitment is hiring aHelpdesk Coordinatorfor our UK-based clients. This is a fully remote position offering South African professionals an excellent opportunity to work with leading UK employers from home. You will work UK business hours and join a supportive, fast-growing team.
Key Responsibilities
* Triage, prioritise and assign incoming IT support tickets efficiently
* Provide fast and effective first-line technical support via phone, email and chat
* Escalate complex technical issues to second and third-line support engineers
* Maintain helpdesk SLAs and produce regular performance and trend reports
* Update the internal knowledge base with common issues, solutions and workarounds
* Onboard new users and coordinate device setup and system access provisioning
Requirements
* 2+ years of IT helpdesk, service desk or technical support experience
* Familiar with helpdesk platforms such as Zendesk, Freshdesk or ServiceNow
* Strong customer service and communication skills with excellent English
* Basic knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365 and common business applications
* Able to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced remote support environment
What We Offer
* R27,000/month
* 100% remote, UK business hours
* Career growth and professional development
* Exposure to leading UK businesses and practices
Remote Recruitment β connecting top South African talent with UK employers. Apply today.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 121 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs β