Knowledge Systems Coordinator

Saota


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 13 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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.


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