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You will take ownership of incidents, support users and fellow engineers, and build valuable Microsoft-focused skills across a modern technology environment.\nYou will also work closely with the Team Manager, contributing to training, service monitoring and documentation while sharing knowledge and helping the team succeed.\nThe budgeted salary for this role is R22,000 to R28,000 gross per calendar month. Any offer will reflect your knowledge and experience across the technologies outlined below. Click here to explore our company benefits.\nThe recruitment process:\n· The first stage is a short online technical test, taking approximately 20 minutes, which will be sent to you by our recruitment team.\n· Our hiring team will review your test results alongside your CV and aim to confirm the next steps within 48 hours.\n· If shortlisted, you will be invited to choose from a selection of face-to-face assessment events every Friday at our Century City, Cape Town office.\n· We will communicate the outcome following your face-to-face assessment.\nHybrid working\nWe recognise the value of flexibility and the positive impact it can have on both wellbeing and performance.\nOur hybrid working policy enables employees to balance time in the office with time at home. The team comes together at our Century City office once a week to collaborate, connect and have fun. Each team agrees the approach that works best for its responsibilities and customers. 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