SharePoint Administrator at merSETA

Purpose: 
The position is responsible to administrate the merSETA SharePoint environment. The administrator will be configuring merSETA SharePoint platform, adding document libraries, and developing shared storage space and backup procedures.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key accountabilities and responsibilities:

•  Administrating activities on the SharePoint platform, integrating applications, and creating libraries
•  Adding users, controlling access to document libraries, and setting permissions
•  Performing maintenance of the SharePoint platform, servers, and intranet
•  Troubleshooting and resolving SharePoint issues or malfunctions and resolve timely
•  Providing SharePoint support and end-user training
•  Performing data retrieval and backup procedures to prevent data loss
•  Monitoring and administrating SharePoint to enable sufficient storage space by performing clean-ups and archiving data
•  Reviewing usage and activity reports and making adjustments to ensure optimized userexperiences
•  Keeping up to date with SharePoint developments and performing version updates and upgrades
•  Continuously track, monitor, and measure individual performance against set standards and performance targets
•  Effective utilization of best practice and up-to-date knowledge to continuously support service delivery and improve performance
•  Knowledge-sharing, documentation of information and informing key stakeholders on new information relating to the unit
•  Professional visible representation of the merSETA, ensuring all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the merSETA values
•  Ensure effective, professional communication and dialogue with all Stakeholders, Management, Staff, and external Stakeholders.
•  Perform adhoc tasks

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

•  NQF level 6 qualification in Networking or related field
•  SharePoint Certification
•  NQF level 7 in information technology or equivalent will be advantageous.
•  Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a SharePoint Administrator
•  4 or more years’ experience in successful SharePoint administration will be advantageous.
•  Good knowledge of Windows operating systems, as well as SQL Server, Power BI,PowerShell, and Office 365.
•  Knowledge of SharePoint tools, including ULS Logs, workflows, and SharePoint forms for tasks
•  Experience in software design
•  Technical Skill and competence
•  Customer Service Orientation
•  Problem Analysis
•  Attention to Detail
•  Collaboration
•  Communication Skills
•  Concern for Excellence