Job Title
Market Related
Area: South Africa, Gauteng
Sector: Pharmaceutical
Posted: 8 October 2025
Job Details
About This Role
The Senior Helpdesk Manager leads the unified Helpdesk (Service Desk, L1, L2, Monitoring) to deliver consistent, data-driven support across client accounts. It focuses on managing people, processes, and performance while driving upskilling initiatives and maintaining a Quality Management System for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
People & Operations:
- Oversee service desk operations, including call volume monitoring, capacity planning, team leadership, and scheduling to ensure effective 24/7 support coverage.
- Manage performance, quality, and workforce processes while aligning support channels, driving efficiency, and coaching team leads for operational excellence.
Process & Governance:
- Manage and maintain key IT service governance areas, including the Service Catalogue, escalation policies, and Change Control processes.
- Lead Problem Management through trend analysis, root cause investigations, and implementation of preventative measures.
Monitoring & Communications:
- Own Zabbix alert matrix; maintain Serv1/Sev2 templates and comms timelines.
- Publish weekly and monthly reports, chair weekly OPS review.
Data & Improvement:
- Use data to set realistic FCR and capacity; adjust staffing/training accordingly.
- Maintain skills matrix; deliver the training plans
What You’ll Need
- 5+ years’ proven experience in helpdesk managerial level in Retail/Pharmacy environment
- Experience in a managing multi-functional team
- ITIL Foundation or equivalent (non-negotiable)
- Hands on exp. with at least 3 of: Gk POS, eSocket, Unisolv/ Pharmacy systems, windows &
- Vendor management & escalation with clear SLAs
- Azure AD/Intune/MECM, Citrix, basic SQL, Position
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills