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Blessings Msimanga

Technical Support Engineer
Johannesburg

Summary

Highly skilled IT Specialist with 6+ years of experience in IT systems, networks, and server technologies. Proven expertise in technical support, troubleshooting, and maintaining IT infrastructure in diverse business environments. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills for top-tier customer service. Holds industry-recognized certifications in CompTIA, Microsoft, Fortinet, and Cisco.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Technical Support Engineer

Closed Circuit
01.2025 - Current

Ensured timely resolution of technical incidents and requests.

Fibre

Wireless

LTE

Domains

Emails

- installations for

Fibre

Wireless

LTE

NOC Engineer

Comsol Networks
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • First point of contact for technical assistance via phone and email
  • Performed remote troubleshooting using diagnostic techniques
  • Identified and escalated unresolved issues to higher support levels
  • Maintained accurate logs of events and resolutions
  • Provided technical support for home users, including connectivity and router installations
  • Suggested and implemented process improvements for efficiency

NOC Support Engineer

BitCo Telecoms
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Monitored and managed network and system outages
  • Performed event management and proactive network monitoring
  • Troubleshot unstable network links and escalated critical issues
  • Logged incidents and followed up on outages with last-mile providers (DFA, VUMA, Openserve)
  • Categorized and prioritized service requests efficiently
  • Ensured timely updates and resolution for all reported incidents

Technical Support Agent

Acer Africa
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Provided first-line support to UK customers for Acer products
  • Diagnosed and resolved technical faults efficiently
  • Escalated complex issues to senior teams
  • Assisted customers with network setups, system configurations, and compliance with data standards
  • Maintained a high-resolution rate and excellent customer satisfaction scores

Client Service Consultant

Afrihost
12.2014 - 12.2020
  • Assisted clients with internet service configurations (FTTH, Wi-Fi, LTE, Broadband)
  • Configured routers, mobile devices, and other network devices
  • Installed and managed SSL certificates, web applications, and cloud server domains
  • Provided first-line support for VoIP and email account setups
  • Interacted with developers to resolve advanced customer queries

Education

Information Technology

Boston Business College
Johannesburg
10.2014

Skills

Network Administration & Troubleshooting

Certification

CompTIA: A+, Network+

Timeline

Technical Support Engineer

Closed Circuit
01.2025 - Current

NOC Engineer

Comsol Networks
01.2023 - 12.2024

NOC Support Engineer

BitCo Telecoms
12.2021 - 12.2022

Technical Support Agent

Acer Africa
04.2021 - 11.2021

Client Service Consultant

Afrihost
12.2014 - 12.2020

Information Technology

Boston Business College
Blessings MsimangaTechnical Support Engineer