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Nttlimited

Service Desk Agent

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Role family
Customer support
Seniority
Mid level
Country
ZA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
1 Oct 2026

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the posting

  • Make an impact with NTT DATA
  • Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
  • Your day at NTT DATA
  • The Managed Services Service Desk Agent is a senior service desk resource and the first point of contact for clients and vendors.

This role is responsible for taking calls, chat requests, or tickets, and Mailbox management and handling resulting incidents or service requests.

The Managed Services Service Desk Agent applies standard operating procedures, in line with expectations of the role.

Key responsibilities:

  • Receives, logs, validates and diagnoses client requests, on the full range of products and services offered, applying agreed service level agreements leveraging standard tools, platforms, and processes.
  • Uses Managed Services product and process knowledge along with discretion to respond to tickets.
  • Provides client with a first call resolution, where possible, leveraging standard operating procedures or work instructions.
  • Flags the need for such content, when relevant articles are not available
  • Provides timely updates to clients, when requested, on any pending requests or tickets.
  • Works closely with resolver groups, and other functions, to ensure timely updates are sent to the client.
  • Produces breach and aging reports for tickets opened by the service desk.
  • Identifies gaps and shortcomings in the current processes, procedures, services and provides recommendations for improvement.
  • Uses sound judgment to escalate an issue to a higher level.
  • Ensures that a professional level of service quality is maintained and that clients are satisfied.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

  • Ambitious self-starter who is passionate about IT.
  • Solid expertise at using sound judgment to escalate an issue to a higher level.
  • Methodical in approach to ticket resolution.
  • Demonstrates an ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates required integrity to ensure excellent client service and retention.
  • Team player with excellent attention to detail and client focused.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in 24X7 shift structure, based on a defined roster.
  • Familiar with ITIL concepts.
  • Sufficient knowledge of network technologies (WAN, LAN, WLAN), Security, Cloud, Videoconference or Collaboration is an asset.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

  • Qualification in Information Technology (Technical Diploma) or equivalent qualification..
  • ITIL v4 foundation certification and knowledge is preferable.

Required experience:

  • 2+ years of worked experience.
  • Demonstrable related work experience in the Technology Industry and Call Center environment is preferred.

Workplace type :

  • On-site Working
  • About NTT DATA
  • NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

Third parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters

NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties who may attempt to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters whether in writing or by phone in order to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will come from an @nttdata.com email address. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us .

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