Computer Hardware Technician
Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape
Terms: Contract-based (6 hours a day for 3 days a week for a period of 6 weeks)
Salary: R100- R120 per hour
About the Role
Computer hardware repair technicians install, examine, test and repair computer hardware and peripheral components. They test computers’ functionality, identify the problems, and replace damaged components and parts.
Responsibilities
- Technical Skills – thorough understanding of computer systems and hardware as well as the ability to troubleshoot. Strong knowledge of components, including CPUs, GPUs, motherboards, RAM, storage devices, and cooling systems. Proficiency in installing and configuring operating systems
- Customer Service – ability to listen to needs and explain computer best practices and software
- Problem Solving – ability to breakdown problems and find solutions
- Attention to detail – ability to maintain precision when working with computer software and computers
- Communication – to effectively communicate
- Patience – ability to practice patience in finding a problem and executing it
- Security – ability to install firewall, router and encrypt data and understand compliance
- Networking – ability to understand different types of networks and architecture
Requirements
- IT related diploma/certificate or similar
