Specialist: Knowledge Hub

Department: Officer of the City Manager
Branch: Group Strategy, Policy Coordination and Relations
Designation: Specialist: Knowledge Hub
Salary Range: R967, 109.56 – R1, 240, 185.82 (all-inclusive cost to company)
Location: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein

PERMANENT POSITION
Specialist: Knowledge Hub

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents
  (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents
  during the selection process.
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the
  vacancy.
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and
  expiry date.
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.

DISCLAIMER

• The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any
  job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website.
• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National
  legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these
  requirements. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
  the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of
  the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgment of any kind shall not be an
  indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or liability of whatsoever nature
  arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will
  automatically disqualify your application.

Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in Information Management / Information
  Technology or any knowledge management-related qualification is required;
• Certificate in SharePoint would be an added advantage;
• 6 – 8 years relevant experience in SharePoint administration, SharePoint design and
  structuring knowledge in a well-packaged manner;
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems as well as SQL server, Power BI, PowerShell
  and Office 365;
• Knowledge of SharePoint tools including workflows and SharePoint terms for tasks;
• Experience working within a large organisation in either the public or private sector will be
  advantageous;
• It is necessary that the successful applicant has the management of third-party (service
  providers experience through service level agreements (SLA);
• Knowledge of data analysis and evaluation, and the ability to translate data-accessible
  knowledge products for diverse audiences;
• Capacity to initiate or develop innovative solutions to often complex, multifaceted issues
  and problems;
• Principles and practices of project management;
• Principles and practices of administration and personnel management;
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; and
• Maintain a strong professional and positive demeanor.

Primary Function:
To administer and manage the CoJ central knowledge repository, based on the
SharePoint environment, as part of ensuring structure and systematic preservation of
the City’s institutional knowledge assets for re-use learning and sharing purposes. The
function includes the assessment and implementation of new capabilities as well as
ensuring easy user access to the main portal and sub-sites.

Key Performance Areas:

• Build and maintain the City’s Knowledge hub;
• Conduct regular maintenance and system health checks;
• Provide technical support;
• Conduct business and trend analysis regarding knowledge management tools i.e
  SharePoint;
• Manage and establish partnerships with identified external partners on key knowledge
  management programmes in support of the City’s agenda;
• Identify the short to medium-term objectives of the department’s expenditure through
  control measures; and
• Implement SLA communication strategies aimed at creating awareness and /or seeking
  acknowledgment.

Leading Competencies:

• Ability to work in partnership with senior officials and manage relationships with internal
  and external stakeholders.
• Ability to engage and support others to contribute to knowledge management framework
  processes and systems; and
• Ability to handle the demands of various personality types.

Core Competencies:

• Advanced computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office suite);
• Good communication skills (written and verbal);
• Good presentation and facilitation skills;
• Stakeholder engagement and strategic planning skills; and
• Negotiation skills.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and
disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1fy7bFsNRSUmcODxD5DnOMgew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Sirelda de Klerk
Tel No: 011 407 7723

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 23 JANUARY 2024

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of
appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your
application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for
the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of
the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent
to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation,
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check,
• Identity validation.

All the best with your applications