Knowledge Systems Coordinator
Cape Town - South Africa
Job Summary
Were looking for a highly capable and detail-driven Knowledge Systems Coordinator to join the Core System Centre (CSC). This is a senior-level administrative and operational role designed to support and scale CSCs services across both SAOTA and ARRCC.
Youll work closely with the Operational Systems Facilitator (Senior Administrator) and play a key role in driving productivity knowledge-sharing and systems adoption across both businesses.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment enjoys working with people and systems and is passionate about Microsoft 365 tools training and knowledge enablement.
What Youll Do
1. Microsoft 365 Productivity Tools (Anchor Focus)
- Act as CSCs go-to expert on Microsoft 365 tools across SAOTA and ARRCC (including Copilot Teams Loop Planner OneNote and related platforms).
- Develop training materials onboarding content quick-reference guides and tips & tricks documentation.
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops for new joiners and existing staff.
- Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting acting as a key point of contact for staff queries.
- Monitor tool adoption and usage identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Stay up to date with new features and updates assessing relevance and driving continuous improvement.
2. Knowledge Sharing & Executive Committee (EXCO) Coordination
- Partner with the Operational Systems Facilitator to deliver structured knowledge-sharing initiatives including:
ConnectEd EXCO Forum Project Launchpad Programming and Tricks of the Trade. - Take ownership of the ARRCC knowledge-sharing rhythm building structures equivalent to SAOTAs forums and programming cadence.
- Act as the central point of contact for ARRCC EXCO project intake ensuring submissions are complete and properly captured.
- Facilitate fortnightly EXCO meetings with ARRCC units to review projects timelines and deadlines.
- Coordinate training sessions and workshops including scheduling recording and distributing recap notes.
- Maintain training curriculum records and manage feedback from attendees.
- Support SAOTA EXCO coordination where required providing cover and continuity during busy periods.
3. Document Authoring & Training
- Create and maintain SOPs training guides and reference documentation for productivity tools and knowledge-sharing processes.
- Ensure all content is correctly published indexed tagged and easily discoverable.
- Deliver training across both companies adapting style and format to different audiences and seniority levels.
- Contribute to micro-learning content including short-form video training.
4. Cross-Platform Support
- Provide senior-level support across CSC platforms including:
Open Asset MyWorkspace and the Manuals Drive. - Act as a Reviewer (QC) and Author on selected platform projects aligned with CSC team allocations.
5. Ad Hoc Projects
- Support additional CSC initiatives as required based on team priorities and capacity.
What Were Looking For
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Advanced Microsoft 365 proficiency with strong working knowledge of emerging tools (Copilot Loop Planner Teams)
- Confident trainer and facilitator able to simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Strong written communication and documentation skills
- Proven experience in a senior administrative or operational role ideally involving systems or knowledge management
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with adaptability across audiences and companies
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment
- A positive collaborative and helpful mindset
- High levels of professionalism accountability and ownership
- Receptive to feedback and direction from multiple stakeholders
- A genuine sense of pride and dedication to quality work
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience in an administrative operational support or systems coordination role
- Grade 12 / NQF 4
- A relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous
- Advanced practical experience in Microsoft 365 with strength in Copilot Teams SharePoint Loop and related tools
- Proven experience authoring training materials SOPs or user guides
- Demonstrated experience facilitating training workshops or learning sessions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisation and time management ability
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Comfortable working across two companies with distinct teams and cultures
- Ability to work remotely when required
(minimum: symmetrical 20 Mbps upload/download internet speed)
Why This Role
This is a unique opportunity to sit at the centre of how two leading design studios work. shaping how people collaborate share knowledge and use technology to deliver better outcomes.
Youll play a high-impact role working closely with senior stakeholders while driving meaningful improvements across systems training and day-to-day operations.
Required Experience:
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