Software Support Consultant
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
CodeConnect Staffing is recruiting on behalf of a client in the software solutions industry for a Software Support Consultant to join their Customer Success team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to customers troubleshooting software-related issues managing support tickets and ensuring timely resolution of queries. This role requires a technically minded customer-focused individual with strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work effectively with internal development and product teams.
- Provide professional and efficient technical support to customers investigating and resolving software-related queries.
- Log prioritise and manage support tickets ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
- Troubleshoot software installation configuration upgrade and general functionality issues.
- Investigate recurring technical problems conduct root cause analysis and recommend preventative solutions.
- Escalate complex or unresolved technical issues to second-level support or development teams.
- Conduct software version testing identify bugs and document findings using appropriate tracking tools.
- Assist with testing bug fixes and new software features before customer release.
- Perform system health checks to identify and prevent potential issues.
- Collaborate with Development QA and Product teams to improve software functionality and customer experience.
- Maintain accurate support documentation and contribute to continuous process improvements.
- Provide basic support relating to internal bookkeeping systems where required.
- Matric (essential).
- A tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related field (advantageous).
- Minimum 3 years experience in an IT support software support or help desk environment.
- Proven experience troubleshooting software applications and resolving technical issues.
- Experience using support ticketing and incident management systems.
- Understanding of software installation upgrades and configuration.
- Exposure to software version testing bug reporting and issue tracking.
- Basic knowledge of networking and hardware troubleshooting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Web Windi Azure DevOps TFS or similar support and issue-tracking platforms.
- Experience supporting legal practice management or accounting software.
- Understanding of bookkeeping systems and processes.
- Exposure to software quality assurance and release testing.
- Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Organised detail-oriented and able to manage multiple support requests.
- Proactive in identifying issues and following through to resolution.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Please note: If you have not received feedback within two weeks of submitting your application please consider your application unsuccessful.
Required Skills:
Software Application Support Technical Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis Incident & Ticket Management Software Testing & Bug Tracking Customer Support & Communication
Required Education:
Matric