IT Service Desk Analyst
NightOwl Consulting
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at NightOwl Consulting is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R740,000 – R925,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
We are looking for a proactive, resourceful IT Service Desk Analyst who is eager to contribute across a wide range of technical support tasks. This role is not mortgage-industry specific and supports users from multiple departments including Loan Officers, LOAs, Corporate, and Compliance teams. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a customer-service mindset, and solid hands-on experience with Microsoft systems, account setup, and endpoint support.
Key Responsibilities
Provide responsive, first-level technical support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, andsoftware, both onsite and remotely.Manage and prioritize incoming support requests via Zendesk ticket queue, email, phone, and othercommunication channels.Set up new user accounts and email addresses, configure Outlook desktop, and perform passwordresets.Assist users with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) setup and troubleshooting.Perform onboarding and offboarding tasks, including equipment setup, software configuration, andaccess provisioning or deprovisioning.Install and uninstall software applications as needed based on department requirements.Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, connectivity, Windows OS, VPN, VoIP, scanning/printing, andbrowser-related issues.Utilize tools such as ScreenConnect for remote support and Tanium for asset management andinventory tracking.Collaborate with other IT teams and escalate issues as appropriate, balancing urgency and impact tominimize downtime.Ensure all support activity is well-documented in accordance with internal standards and service-levelagreements (SLAs).Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge bases, and SOPs to support continual serviceimprovement.Stay informed of evolving technologies, particularly those related to Windows environments andenterprise software tools.
* Provide responsive, first-level technical support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, andsoftware, both onsite and remotely.
* Manage and prioritize incoming support requests via Zendesk ticket queue, email, phone, and othercommunication channels.
* Set up new user accounts and email addresses, configure Outlook desktop, and perform passwordresets.
* Assist users with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) setup and troubleshooting.
* Perform onboarding and offboarding tasks, including equipment setup, software configuration, andaccess provisioning or deprovisioning.
* Install and uninstall software applications as needed based on department requirements.
* Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, connectivity, Windows OS, VPN, VoIP, scanning/printing, andbrowser-related issues.
* Utilize tools such as ScreenConnect for remote support and Tanium for asset management andinventory tracking.
* Collaborate with other IT teams and escalate issues as appropriate, balancing urgency and impact tominimize downtime.
* Ensure all support activity is well-documented in accordance with internal standards and service-levelagreements (SLAs).
* Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge bases, and SOPs to support continual serviceimprovement.
* Stay informed of evolving technologies, particularly those related to Windows environments andenterprise software tools.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
2+ years of direct end-user support experience in a service desk or technical support role.Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office 365, Active Directory, and common enterprisesoftware tools.Experience configuring and troubleshooting Outlook desktop and MFA (e.g., Microsoft Authenticator).Familiarity with using and managing ticketing systems (preferably Zendesk).Experience with asset management platforms (Tanium preferred) and remote support tools(ScreenConnect or similar).Ability to communicate clearly, empathetically, and professionally with users of varying technical skill levels.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.Familiarity with supporting both Windows and macOS systems is a plus.College degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
* 2+ years of direct end-user support experience in a service desk or technical support role.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office 365, Active Directory, and common enterprisesoftware tools.
* Experience configuring and troubleshooting Outlook desktop and MFA (e.g., Microsoft Authenticator).
* Familiarity with using and managing ticketing systems (preferably Zendesk).
* Experience with asset management platforms (Tanium preferred) and remote support tools(ScreenConnect or similar).
* Ability to communicate clearly, empathetically, and professionally with users of varying technical skill levels.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Familiarity with supporting both Windows and macOS systems is a plus.
* College degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
Benefits
Above market sala
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
At R740,000/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($40,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — 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.
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About NightOwl Consulting
NightOwl Consulting is a company in the Operations industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 2 open positions on Hirezar. View all NightOwl Consulting jobs →