Help Desk Assistant

at North-West University
Location Mahikeng - Capital City, South Africa
Date Posted March 16, 2021
Category Other
Job Type Temporary
Currency ZAR

Description

Coordinate use of TLE resources on an allocated delivery site

  • Coordinate use of TLE resources and TLE spaces and ensure availability and readiness for use
  • Coordinate bookings and other Logistical arrangements pertaining to the use of TLE resources and TLE space
  • Assist with the maintenance of applicable equipment inventories and maintenance schedules.
  • Provide basic training in the use of the technologies that are supported through the TLE resources support function.
  • Assist NWU staff and students with the use of TLE resources
  • Assist with/participate in the review and maintenance of TLE resources when required

Perform / Execute the TLE help desk Function

  • Address and respond to all requests reported incidents and problems either telephonically, per email, virtually (VNC) or as part of a walk-in -service.
  • Maintain and perform an effective helpdesk reporting and escalation process
  • Diagnose and resolve/ escalate reported incidents and problems and communicate appropriately to all relevant stakeholders
  • Provide basic technology training to NWU staff and students
  • Capture, record and provide data to all reported incidents and requests for reporting purpose according to agree upon format
  • Reporting on current repetitive problems, issues and solutions and communication of these to CTL and other helpdesk staff.
  • Establish and maintain good report and communication between other helpdesk functions within the institution.
  • Provide assistance to NWU academic staff in supported technology/ tools integrated in the learning management system (LMS).

 

Staff and student development regarding the effective use of T&L technologies

  • Provide basic training in the use of the tools within the NWU LMS (eFundi).
  • Provide basic training in the use of supported T&L technologies (both hardware and software).
  • Provide training for the use of supported T&L resources and T&L spaces (allocated to/ provided by CTL).
  • Provide training assistance during formal CTL Academic Professional Development workshops (as part of the APD calendar) when required.
  • Develop training (self-help tutorials, interactive, video & online_ material for all supported T&L technologies, resources and spaces (allocated to/provided by CTL).
  • Participate in the development of a manual of best practice and effective standards in terms of the use of the:
  • Helpdesk
  • Physical resources
  • Technology resources in teaching and learning spaces

General administrative duties pertaining to the TLE resources and helpdesk

  • Assist in maintenance of a framework for improvement of the TLE helpdesk function
  • Maintain effective general administration (helpdesk tickets, mail, recordkeeping and reporting on applicable data)
  • Assist with the maintenance of applicable TLE resource related administration
  • Assist in the review of and development and maintenance of applicable training / support material.
  • Participate in informal basic technology training events and provide training assistance during formal workshops when required.
  • Provide and format Helpdesk and Resource usage data.
  • Participate in testing of new LMS updates

Personal Development

  • Build personal capacity to ensure effective coordination and administration of the TLE resources and helpdesk function

ENQUIRIES:                                             Mr Kobus Le Roux, 018 299 2001

CLOSING DATE:                                      22 March 2021

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:            As soon as possible

 

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QUALIFICATIONS:

  • National Diploma and Advanced Certificate / 3-year degree is desirable
  • Senior Certificate (Matric) is essential

EXPERIENCE:

  • 1-year advanced experience working in an office environment
  • 2 years' relevant work experience in client services environment
  • 1-year experience in a content or LMS environment
  • 1- year advanced proven experience in the use of Ms  Teams
  • 1- year advanced proven experience in the use and support of Sakai

 

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

Functional/Technical Competencies (Knowledge)

  • Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), e-Mail, Google applications
  • Six months experience in providing support to staff and students in the use of the LMS of the NWU (eFundi
  • How to communicate and engage with clients and staff
  • Proficiency in at least two official languages

 

Behavioural Competencies

  • Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, organisational and communicative skills.
  • Strong client / customer orientation
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
  • A commitment to teamwork and ability to work individually.
  • Proactive, organised, priority driven and able to work under pressure
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