Engineering

Vip Desktop Engineer

Tiger Brands·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Hybrid
EngineeringFull TimeHybrid
-Closes Oct 26, 2026
  • The VIP Desktop Engineer is a senior enduser computing specialist responsible for providing hightouch, whiteglove IT support to executives, senior leadership, and critical business stakeholders. The role ensures exceptional service quality, rapid issue resolution, and proactive technology support across endpoint devices, collaboration tools, and executive working environments. This includes onsite and remote support, proactive device management, and close coordination with Infrastructure, Security Operations, and Service Desk teams. The VIP Desktop Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining executive productivity, confidence in IT services, and overall user experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Provide dedicated, whiteglove desktop and endpoint support to VIP users, executives, and senior leadership.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for VIP enduser incidents, requests, and technology needs.
  • Support and troubleshoot endpoint devices (laptops, desktops, peripherals, mobile devices) used by VIP users.
  • Provide handson support for Microsoft Office 365 and collaboration tools, including email, Teams, conferencing, and document collaboration.
  • Support remote and hybrid working setups, including home office configurations, secure access, and connectivity troubleshooting.
  • Coordinate with Security Operations to ensure endpoint security controls (EDR, encryption, access policies) are enforced without impacting user experience.
  • Work with Infrastructure, Network, and Identity teams to resolve complex issues impacting VIP users.
  • Proactively manage VIP device lifecycle, including builds, upgrades, replacements, and refreshes.
  • Support executive meetings, board meetings, and critical events, ensuring technology readiness and rapid issue resolution.
  • Maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information and executive interactions.
  • Document VIP support activities and maintain accurate records for continuity and service quality.
  • Identify recurring issues and contribute to service improvements and standardisation for VIP support.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Key attributes and competencies

  • Strong customercentric mindset with the ability to deliver premium, whiteglove support.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable engaging with executives and senior stakeholders.
  • Strong handson technical capability across enduser devices and collaboration platforms.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, including during highvisibility incidents or executive events.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problemsolving skills..
  • Collaborative approach, working closely with Service Desk, Infrastructure, Network, and Security teams.

Experience and Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in desktop support, EUC, or executive support roles, with demonstrable VIP exposure.
  • Proven experience supporting:
  • Senior leadership and executive users
  • Windows desktop and laptop environments
  • Microsoft Office 365 and collaboration tools
  • Experience operating in enterprise, servicemanaged environments.

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Relevant IT qualification
  • Advantageous Certifications / Training
  • Microsoft desktop / endpoint certifications
  • ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management training
  • Vendor training for endpoint devices and peripherals

Deadline:26th October,2026

At a glance

Company

Tiger Brands

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 26, 2026

Created

October 19, 2026