From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions to improve people's lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you.Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special.And we're insanely dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That's why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry's best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for "family") employees, customers, and partners, we're on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital-first future.We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Cape Town office.Please note, the successful candidate will be required to work UK hours, and therefore will be able to take leave on UK public holidays in place of recognised South African public holidays.We are currently looking to recruit a talented Application Support Team Leader who can manage and motivate the team, has a passion and desire for customer service and excels in their role.This role involves the day-to-day management of a technical application support team. As team Leader you will be responsible for ensuring the team performs to the highest levels and SLA commitments are met with exceptional customer service. You will need to have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to take ownership of incidents, whilst ensuring issues are being prioritized and resolved effectively. This role will be a player/Manager role where you will be expected to work on client tickets as well as leading the team.Key accountabilities include:Managing day-to-day support services ensuring that all customer issues are prioritised, triaged and resolved as effectively as possibleWorking to business objectivesAbility to Lead and develop staff, ensuring high standards are consistently preserved, recognising strengths and weaknesses and acting on them. Mentoring and coaching staff is critical to the role as is maintaining high moralePoint of contact for team and escalationsEnsuring Customer Satisfaction targets are exceededEnsuring training plans are clear and output drivenEnsuring all SLA's are adhered toYou will be able to:Demonstrate excellent customer service skillsEffectively manage a team whilst maintaining positive working relationshipsShow flexibility in the role and lead teams at different sitesDevelop effective working relationships with the clientDemonstrate strong written and verbal communication skillsEnsure knowledge Management is improvedUnderstand and articulate the company's goals and strategies to the teamExperience and Technical KnowledgeProven track record in delivering an excellent servicePeople ManagementHR ProcessesContinual Service ImprovementExperience in leading Application Support teams using SQLMust be able to demonstrate technical ability and the links into Implementations and DevelopmentExcellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root cause and implement controlled changesWorking knowledge of ITIL frameworkMust be able to communicate clearly at a technical and end user levelCan demonstrate a passion for personal development, must be flexible in their approach to travel and projects undertakenExcellent time management skills with the ability to manage conflicting prioritiesWe're obsessed with making this the best job you've ever had!We want our teams to love working here, so we've created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:Join our employee-led groups to maximise your experience at work such as our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group.Enjoy peace of mind over yours and your family's health with our Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan.Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.Big on family? So are we! We understand family is important and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Our Parental Leave Program is designed to give you the opportunity to spend even more time with your new arrival(s).Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, in addition to a bank of 15 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose!Income Protection Plans give you the peace of mind you deserve.Further your professional development and growth with our generous Tuition Reimbursement Schemes.Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year!MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in real estate software. Whether you are joining as a new pride member or bringing your expertise back, your talent is important to maintaining MRI's high client experience standard and continuing our growth in the PropTech space.Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply — we'd love to hear from you!As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status.Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself.
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