Skilled and knowledgeable Computer Systems and Telecommunications Networks Engineer with proven experience in database programming, software engineering, Web design, and network and systems design and support. Appreciates challenges, steep learning curves, and high-pressure deadlines. Outstanding ability to analyze, develop, and implement technology solutions. Reliable team player with effective troubleshooting and debugging experience. Equally strong project leadership and management experience
✪ Background:
☑ B.Eng. Computer Systems and Networks & M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications)
☑ 10+ years as on site/remote technical support
☑ 10+ years as on-site administrative support
☑ Diligent worker and can work with less supervision
☑ Fast learner, creative, highly motivated
☑ Can work in a team and/or extended hours.
✪ Skill set:
☑ Adept computer technician on both Windows and MAC
☑ Adept at using MS Office and Google Suite
☑ Adept Zoom technician
☑ Experienced in maintenance of websites using WordPress
☑ Experienced in administering email using Google Workspace
☑ Experienced in administering email signature, forwarding etc.
☑ Experienced in setting up and maintenance of Databases (biometrics, cctv etc.)
☑ Experienced as Network administrator
☑ Experienced in Data filing management
☑ Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA.
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✪ Availability:
☑ Full-time / Part time / Project Base/Remote
☑ Always available
Information Technology
Microsoft Active Directory
System Administration
Office 365
Windows Server
DNS
Network Engineering
Computing & Networking
Research & Development
Mobile App Testing
Translation
Audio Transcription
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Microsoft Teams
Helpdesk
Heinrich H.
Cape Town, South Africa
$20/hr
5.0
15 jobs
I help teams support and maintain web applications, hosting environments, and technical operations. My work combines application support, technical troubleshooting, ITSM processes, and practical DevOps, with a focus on stability, clear communication, and reliable day-to-day support.
I can help with:
✅ Application support: user issues, errors, access, workflows, and production support
✅ Technical troubleshooting: logs, system checks, root-cause notes, known fixes, and escalation
✅ DevOps support: CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Linux VPS, Coolify, Caddy/Traefik, SSL, DNS
✅ API & QA support: Postman, endpoint checks, release validation, bug reports, and testing
✅ Monitoring & incidents: alerts, uptime checks, incident notes, issue tracking, and updates
✅ ITSM support: tickets, prioritization, SLA awareness, change notes, incidents, and requests
✅ Documentation: troubleshooting guides, support notes, process steps, and handover docs
I am dependable, structured, and calm when handling technical issues. I enjoy helping teams keep applications stable, support users effectively, and improve technical processes.
IT Service Management
Software
Data Analysis
Technical Support
WordPress
Database Management
CMS Development
Web Application
System Administration
System Deployment
JavaScript
CI/CD
GitHub
Docker
Linux
Postman
System Monitoring
Application Setup & Installation
Docker Compose
Application Performance Monitoring Software
Jaco L.
Durbanville, South Africa
$125/hr
4.2
41 jobs
AWS environments designed, deployed, and sustained. Microsoft Intune programmes built. Microsoft 365 tenants migrated. Long-term Senior Cloud Engineer engagements or finite implementation projects — I run both. 8 years on Upwork: 100% Job Success, Top Rated Plus, 11,233 hours, $400K+ earned across 35 contracts.
I work with MSPs, MSSPs, and tech-mature SMBs in two patterns. Pattern one: embedded long-term Senior Cloud Engineer — I become a stable hand on your environment, the way I spent 8 years on a 168-server hybrid AWS estate. Pattern two: finite implementation projects — scope, design, deploy, validate, hand over. Both work without ramp-up. Both work without supervision.
Recent reference points:
- 8 years as Senior Cloud Engineer on a 168-server hybrid AWS estate (Linux + Windows) for an ASX-listed catering enterprise — CrowdStrike deployment, Oracle E-Business DR build, documented India offshore transition. December 2017 through January 2025, unbroken.
- Microsoft Intune + Apple Business Manager rollouts at NWCR (Chicago MSP) — conditional access framework, Autopilot, mixed Apple/Windows fleet.
- Amazon WorkSpaces and AppStream 2.0 builds at Syncronet (Houston) — application catalogues, directory integration.
- Before Upwork: founded and ran my own MSP (ITRS), scaled to R5m revenue, Microsoft Silver Infrastructure Partner. Before that, Regional IT Manager at Discovery Holdings — 99.8% uptime across regulated financial services.
What I deliver:
- AWS cloud migrations, implementations, and ongoing operations — EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, WorkSpaces, AppStream. Well-architected design, lift-and-shift, hybrid estates. AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate (verified by Upwork).
- Microsoft Intune endpoint rollouts and lifecycle management — Autopilot, conditional access, configuration profiles, Apple Business Manager, BYOD/COPE programmes.
- Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID migrations and tenant work — tenant moves, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Purview, security baselines.
- MSP toolchain implementation and ongoing optimisation — Kaseya, N-Central, ConnectWise PSA + Automate, NinjaOne, IT Glue. I built my own MSP from zero, so I can architect or operate yours the same way.
How engagements run: for finite projects, scope to design to deploy to validate to hand over. For long-term retainer or embedded work, weekly reporting cadence, monthly DR and security review, documented incident history. Either way, every change documented — I built the runbooks that let an India offshore team take over the AWS estate after 8 years, and I work the same way for new clients. SAST timezone (UTC+2) overlaps EU business hours, US mornings, and AU afternoons.
What I don't do: application development, ML model training, or Kubernetes-first DevOps. My lane is cloud infrastructure, endpoint management, and migrations — operations and stability, not greenfield app dev.
Credentials: AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate · Top Rated Plus · 100% Job Success Score · 11,233 platform hours · 35 completed Upwork contracts · 8 years on Upwork · ITIL Foundation · 30+ years in IT.
If you have an AWS migration in scope, a stalled Intune rollout, a tenant move that needs to ship — or a senior cloud engineer slot you need filled long-term — send me the brief. I'll come back within 24 hours with whether I'm a fit and what the first 30 days would look like.
Hire a resource with the following proven values;
• Excellent Service
• Integrity
• Value
• Trustworthy
• Detailed
• Passionate
• Ethical
Jaco Louw
Cape Town
South Africa
IT Service Management
Amazon EC2
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Exchange Online
ConnectWise Automate
Linux System Administration
ITIL
Microsoft Hyper-V Server
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Migration
Office 365
Windows Server
Microsoft Active Directory
Infrastructure Management
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
VMware vSphere
Disaster Recovery
Mpoyi W.
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
$15/hr
4.9
8 jobs
Hi! I’m a bilingual (English/French) IT Engineer, Web Developer, and Customer Support Specialist with 5+ years of experience helping businesses improve operations, IT infrastructure, and online presence. I combine technical expertise, Microsoft 365 knowledge (MS-900 Certified), and web development skills to deliver reliable, high-quality results.
My core services include:
Technical Support & IT Solutions: Microsoft 365 administration, Azure, Active Directory, system administration, network troubleshooting, cybersecurity, IT support, helpdesk, and desktop/laptop support.
Web Development & Design: Front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React; WordPress and Joomla websites; Elementor landing pages; responsive design; SEO-friendly websites; cross-browser compatibility.
Customer Support & Virtual Assistance: Ticketing systems, CRM software (HubSpot, Freshworks, Dynamics 365), client communication, onboarding, and process improvement.
I’ve successfully supported clients in the US, UK, DRC, Turkey and South Africa, providing fast, efficient solutions and excellent customer service. Fluent in English and French, I offer clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and dependable results.
As a Top-Rated freelancer, I’m ready to help you manage IT systems, support your customers, and build or maintain websites that meet your business goals.
Technical Support
Web Development
System Administration
Helpdesk
Customer Support
Ticketing System
Windows Administration
DNS
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Azure
Operating System
Network Administration
Office 365
Troubleshooting
WordPress
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Web Design
Elementor
Clint Edward A.
Cape Town, South Africa
$40/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Hello, I'm Clint Abrahams—a results-driven IT Helpdesk and Operations Manager with 10 years of experience in technical support, service delivery, and team leadership within the MSP space.
I specialize in optimizing helpdesk operations, building high-performing support teams, and driving process improvements that enhance client satisfaction and SLA performance. I’ve led teams supporting SMBs—including dental and healthcare clients—overseeing day-to-day ticket flow, client onboarding, escalations, and service optimization.
✅ Core Competencies:
MSP Operations & Service Delivery
IT Helpdesk Management
SOP Development & IT Documentation (IT Glue)
Tools: Autotask, Kaseya, Halo PSA, NinjaOne
SLA Management & Customer Service
Remote Team Leadership
Workflow Automation & Process Improvement
I'm passionate about building efficient, scalable support systems and ensuring teams have the tools and structure needed to succeed. Whether you're a growing MSP looking for helpdesk leadership or need someone to streamline your support operations and documentation, I bring the hands-on experience and strategic mindset to help you deliver.
Let’s connect if you're ready to take your IT operations to the next level.
Operating System
Antivirus & Security Software
Troubleshooting
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Backup
End User Technical Support
Remote Connection Support
Technical Support
Email Communication
Hein D.
Centurion, South Africa
$15/hr
5.0
2 jobs
As a highly driven and accomplished System Administrator, I bring forth extensive experience spanning over 10 years in effectively managing the intricate technical and functional operation and maintenance of diverse systems. With a strong passion for my work, I have consistently demonstrated exceptional proficiency in supporting and troubleshooting advanced technical issues encompassing computer hardware, network infrastructure, operating systems, and software installations.
Skills include:
Cloud and Hybrid Environments: Extensive
experience with Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions.
Proficient in managing and maintaining Hyper-V, ESXi, and server infrastructures to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Proficient in Active Directory management, including user account management, group policies, and directory services maintenance.
Skilled in managing file sharing, printer configurations, and storage solutions.
Network Administration:
Skilled in configuring
VLANs, managing WatchGuard firewalls, and
administering Cisco, HP, and UniFi switches.
VoIP Systems: Configuration and troubleshooting of
3CX systems and bandwidth optimization for VoIP
services.
Endpoint Protection: Implementation and
management of SentinelOne for EDR.
Remote Monitoring and Management: Proficient
in platforms such as ConnectWise, Kaseya, N-able,
Staff Training and Development: Skilled in
training new staff members, providing mentorship,
and fostering technical growth within the team.
Customer Service: Exceptional customer service
skills with a focus on delivering positive user
experiences and resolving technical issues efficiently.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management:
Consistently met or exceeded SLA response times and
resolution targets.
Server & Virtualization Software
Microsoft Azure
Desktop Support
Windows 7 Administration
Router Operating System
Windows Server
Backup
Microsoft Exchange Online
Active Directory Federation Services
Office 365
Computing & Networking
TCP/IP
Microsoft Certified Professional
Windows 10 Administration
Printer
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