Junior Infrastructure Engineer (Retail) (JB5314)

Boksburg, Gauteng
Posted today
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Company:
Kontak Recruitment
Company Description:
Kontak Recruitment agency South Africa, a staffing agency, and leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg. As one of the best staffing agencies, we are trusted for recruiting the best staff, we provide professional and reliable personnel services for both permanent and contract placements. Kontak specialises in helping businesses hire and employ staff efficiently across the employment spectrum. From entry-level to executive roles, find certified staff through our job agencies in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and beyond, including international locations. Looking for Top Talent? Find the right fit for your recruitment needs with our staffing services.
Contract Type:
Full Time
Experience Required:
3 to 4 years
Education Level:
Grade 12
Number of vacancies:
1

Job Description

Junior Infrastructure Engineer (Retail) (JB5314)
Boksburg, Gauteng
R180 000 to R220 000 Annually CTC
Permanent

A Junior Infrastructure Engineer role is available at a leading inflight retail services company known for delivering innovative travel retail solutions across South Africa, the UK, and Africa. Based at the Boksburg office, this role provides critical office-based and remote IT support, ensuring smooth infrastructure, user assistance, and EPOS system performance across regional sites. It’s an opportunity for a motivated, hands-on professional to join a dynamic, service-driven organisation with an international footprint

Minimum Requirements:
Matric / Grade 12 or A-Levels
Relevant IT certification or diploma (advantageous)
ITIL Certification (advantageous)
Microsoft certification (MS 365, MCSE, MCSA, Cybersecurity, Azure Fundamentals) or A+, N+
Knowledge of Microsoft desktop products (Office, Office 365, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
Strong Microsoft Windows OS experience (Windows 10 & 11)
Hardware and software troubleshooting experience
Experience with laptops, desktops, and printer setup
Understanding of IT security principles and troubleshooting
Ability and willingness to travel internationally and regionally (endorsement-free travel documents required)
Tax clearance and 5-year reference check for warehouse access
Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and enthusiasm

Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizational Support
Network, desktop, laptop, peripheral hardware, printer, and IT infrastructure support
EPOS device (TourPOS) and in-house application (FRS) support
Testing, updating, and troubleshooting of EPOS systems and crew training devices
Liaising with PayBay for software releases, repairs, and procedures
Managing warehouse issues and liaising with operations
IT Operations
Maintain EPOS reliability and implement required processes
Perform proactive checks, servicing, and repairs of EPOS devices
Ensure system and application maintenance, updates, and backups
Provide technical and user support on EPOS, applications, and user devices
Manage support tickets and report regularly to the manager
Assist with software/hardware testing, UAT, and user training
Ensure hardware components are replaced before end-of-life or failure
Network and Device Management
Monitor and maintain network capacity, configuration, and devices
Ensure operating systems and software are updated on workstations
Maintain and service printers, barcode scanners, and user devices
Uphold system security, user access, antivirus deployment, and disaster recovery plans
Out-of-Hours Support
Participate in a rotating schedule to respond to critical business calls outside normal hours
Personal and Behavioral Requirements
Analytical, detail-oriented, and logical problem-solving
Strong administrative and organizational abilities
Ability to handle a variable workload with emotional maturity
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ethical, honest, and adaptable to change
Key Performance Areas
Ensure system and network availability (40%)
Maintain EPOS readiness and updates (30%)
Provide timely user support and training (20%)
Maintain supplier relationships and budget compliance (5%)
Manage change control and minimize downtime (5%)

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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Salary:
R 220 000,00 Annual