Offer basic training and guidance to end users on IT policies, systems, and applications.
The Service Desk Analyst is responsible for providing first-line technical support to end users across the group. This job involves troubleshooting IT-related issues, responding to service requests, and ensuring the resolution of incidents in a timely and efficient manner. The Service Desk Analyst plays a critical role in maintaining IT service excellence, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), and enhancing the end-user experience.
Identify recurring issues and suggest improvements to enhance IT service desk efficiency.
Ensure timely resolution of service requests and incidents within agreed SLAs.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and business applications.
Escalate complex technical issues to higher-level support teams as per the escalation procedures. • Log all service requests, incidents, and resolutions in the IT Service Management (ITSM) tool.
Process user account creation, modifications, and access permissions in line with IT security policies.
Uphold company values throughout business practices and utilise sound judgment in decision making.
Participate in service improvement initiatives and contribute to ITSM tool enhancements.
Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and IT policies when handling sensitive information.
Track and update tickets with accurate progress notes and resolutions.
Assist in managing IT assets, including desktops, laptops, printers, and peripheral devices.
Follow ITIL best practices for incident, problem, and change management.
Stay updated with the latest IT technologies, best practices, and industry trends.
Create and update user-friendly knowledge base articles and FAQs to support self-service capabilities.
Assist in root cause analysis for recurring issues and work with relevant teams to implement permanent fixes.
Act as the first point of contact for all IT service desk inquiries via phone, email, chat, or ticketing system.
Provide remote and on-site support to employees as needed.
Provide clear, professional communication with users regarding their IT issues, ensuring they are updated on resolution timelines.
Generate reports on ticket trends, service desk performance, and user satisfaction metrics.
A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in an IT support, service desk, or helpdesk role.
ITIL Foundation certification is preferred.
Certifications in Microsoft, CompTIA (A+, Network+), or other relevant IT service management areas are an advantage.
Experience working in a structured IT environment following ITIL processes is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
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