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IT Service Desk Officer

Uganda * Full-time
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CENTE TECH

 

Job Description: IT Service Desk Officer

Reports to: Manager, IT Service Delivery.

Department: Managed Services and Infrastructure.

1. Purpose of the Job.

The IT Service Desk Officer is the first point of contact for all IT-related incidents, service requests, and inquiries. The role ensures efficient and customer-focused support by logging, prioritising, resolving, and escalating issues in line with ITIL best practices and service-level agreements (SLAs). The IT Service Desk Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining IT service quality, ensuring user satisfaction, and supporting the Manager, IT Service Delivery in delivering reliable and consistent IT services across the organisation.

 


Category: IT Total Positions: 01 Location: Uganda Full-time Salary: not mentioned Posted 4 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

A. Incident & Request Management.

·        Serve as the primary contact for users seeking technical assistance through phone, email, chat, or ticketing tools.

·        Log, categorise, and prioritise incidents and service requests accurately in the ITSM system.

·        Resolve first-line issues and escalate unresolved problems to the appropriate support teams within SLA.

B. Technical Support & Troubleshooting.

·        Provide support for end-user devices, operating systems, printers, mobile devices, and standard business applications.

·        Assist users with password resets, account unlocks, access requests, and application support.

·        Support remote and on-site troubleshooting using approved tools and procedures.

C. Customer Service & Communication.

·        Deliver high-quality, courteous, and timely customer service to all users.

·        Maintain clear communication with users regarding ticket progress, resolutions, and service interruptions.

·        Ensure customer satisfaction by following up on resolved tickets and capturing feedback.

D. Knowledge & Documentation Management.

·        Maintain accurate documentation of issues, solutions, and troubleshooting steps.

·        Contribute to knowledge base articles and self-service guides for common user issues.

·        Document all service desk processes and update procedures as needed.

E. Monitoring & Reporting.

·        Monitor system alerts, outages, and performance issues, escalating critical incidents promptly.

·        Assist in preparing service desk performance reports, service level compliance, and incident trends.

·        Support problem management efforts by identifying recurring issues and contributing to root cause analysis.

 

F. Continuous Improvement.

·        Recommend improvements to service desk processes, tools, and workflows.

·        Participate in IT projects, system upgrades, and service improvement initiatives.

·        Stay updated with new technologies and best practices relevant to end-user support.

 

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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

 

·        Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

·        ITIL Foundation certification.

·        Additional technical support certifications in CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft 365, AWS, Axure, GCP or equivalent

4. Skills / Competencies.

A.   Technical Skills.

·        Strong knowledge of Windows/macOS operating systems, Microsoft 365, and common enterprise applications.

·        Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).

·        Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools such as ServiceNow, Freshservice, Jira Service Desk, or similar.

·        Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware, software, and peripheral devices.

·        Ability to use remote support tools and diagnostic utilities.

B.   Behavioral Competencies

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·        Strong customer service orientation and professional attitude.

·        Problem-solving and analytical thinking.

·        Ability to work independently and within a team.

·        High level of integrity, reliability, and attention to detail.

·        Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.

5. Experience.

·        Minimum 3 years’ experience in an IT Service Desk, Help Desk, or Technical Support role.

·        Experience supporting business users in a professional, enterprise IT environment.

·        Exposure to ITIL processes (incident, request, change management).

·        Experience troubleshooting Microsoft 365, desktop/laptop hardware, and mobile devices.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Deadline: 20th February 2026

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

Deadline: Expired
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