Job title: Junior IT Technician (YES)
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Monthly
Pay rate from: ZAR 10,000.00
Pay rate to: ZAR 15,000.00
Location: 81 Botterklapper St, Lynnwood, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
Job published: 19 Dec 2025
Job ID: 44382
Contact name: Pierre Van Den Bergh
Phone number: +27128168735

Job Description

 

We are looking for a Junior IT Technician to join our IT team under the YES Programme. This role focuses on first-line technical support, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of IT services across the business. It is suited to a hands-on, service-driven individual who wants to build a solid foundation in IT support, systems, and cybersecurity.

 

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support

  • Provide first-level IT support both on-site and remotely (travel required; valid driver’s licence essential).

  • Respond to and resolve helpdesk tickets within agreed timeframes.

  • Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues on laptops, desktops, peripherals, and network connectivity.

  • Support and maintain the 3CX VoIP system.

  • Configure, support, and maintain Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and related applications).

  • Set up and deploy IT equipment for new and existing staff.

  • Ensure software updates and patches are applied regularly.

SharePoint & OneDrive

  • Administer and maintain SharePoint document libraries.

  • Manage access permissions and general user access.

  • Troubleshoot OneDrive sync issues.

  • Provide end-user training on SharePoint usage aligned with company processes.

Optimisation & Improvement

  • Assist with IT infrastructure maintenance, upgrades, and implementation projects.

  • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.

  • Proactively identify areas where IT processes can be improved.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate records of support tickets, resolutions, and system changes.

  • Create and update knowledge base articles, guides, SOPs, policies, and templates.

  • Report recurring issues, risks, and trends to the IT Manager.

Security & Compliance

  • Monitor email quarantine and identify phishing or malicious emails.

  • Maintain and monitor the endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform.

  • Monitor system access and report security risks or incidents timeously.

  • Adhere strictly to company IT policies, procedures, and security standards.

 

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • CompTIA A+ Certification (required)

  • CompTIA Network+ (advantageous)

  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) (advantageous)

Experience & Knowledge

  • 1–2 years’ experience in a technical support or IT-related role

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 applications and administration

  • Exposure to VoIP systems and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices

  • Familiarity with helpdesk ticketing systems and support workflows

Skills

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

  • Sound judgment and critical thinking under pressure

  • Clear communication with both technical and non-technical users

  • Strong customer service orientation

  • Ability to work independently and within a team

 

Personal Attributes

  • Adaptable, proactive, and solution-focused

  • Professional, reliable, and service-oriented

  • Eager to learn and grow within the IT field

  • Positive attitude with strong attention to detail

 

YES Programme Requirements

  • Must be 35 years or younger for the duration of the programme

  • Must have been unemployed for at least the last 2 months

  • Clear criminal record required

 

This is a practical, hands-on role offering exposure to IT operations, systems support, and security within a professional business environment.