VirtuHire
Job Title:
Tech Support Specialist (Web & Systems)
Industry:
Digital Marketing / Web Infrastructure / Website Operations
Job Type:
Freelance / Deliverables-based
Compensation:
- £40–£50 per completed support task (depending on complexity)
Role Overview:
The Tech Support Specialist is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues across websites and related digital systems. This role focuses on maintaining website functionality, resolving bugs, supporting integrations, and ensuring smooth technical operation of client platforms.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Troubleshooting
- Diagnose and resolve website issues (errors, bugs, performance issues)
- Identify root causes of technical problems across WordPress sites
- Fix broken functionality such as forms, links, plugins, or scripts
Website & Plugin Support
- Manage plugin updates and resolve compatibility issues
- Troubleshoot conflicts between themes, plugins, or custom code
- Ensure website stability after updates or changes
Form & Integration Support
- Test and repair contact forms, lead capture forms, and submission flows
- Support integrations with CRM systems, email tools, or tracking platforms
- Ensure data is correctly captured and transmitted
Performance & Stability
- Address loading speed issues and basic performance problems
- Monitor for errors or downtime indicators
- Support general website reliability and uptime
Technical Issue Resolution
- Respond to assigned technical tickets/tasks
- Investigate issues reported by internal teams or clients
- Provide clear resolution within agreed turnaround times
Collaboration
- Work alongside website editors, developers, and marketing teams
- Escalate complex issues when necessary
- Provide feedback on recurring technical problems
Requirements:
- Strong experience troubleshooting WordPress websites
- Understanding of how plugins, themes, and CMS systems interact
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and website architecture
- Experience diagnosing and resolving technical website issues
- Familiarity with forms, APIs, and third-party integrations (advantageous)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and resolve issues with minimal guidance
- Attention to detail and methodical approach to debugging
Benefits
Remote working
Originally posted on Himalayas
To apply for this job please visit himalayas.app.
Working in South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. Its nine provinces are bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini; and it encloses Lesotho. Covering an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres, the country has a population of over 63 million people, making it the sixth-most populated country in Africa. Pretoria is the administrative capital, while Ca
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