SharePoint Administrator

Assist World
South Africa
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on SharePoint Online administration experience and can work independently. The role emphasizes technical expertise in Microsoft 365 and requires self-directed problem-solving in a remote work setup.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with proven SharePoint Online administration experience and a history of managing Microsoft 365 environments independently
    — “This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for someone who has worked with SharePoint administration in a professional environment”
  • Professionals who thrive in a remote setup and can deliver without micromanagement
    — “You should be comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your work”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a full-time commitment with U.S.-based working hours despite being remote
    — “Central Standard Time (CST) working hours | Full-time (40 hours per week)”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with SharePoint site structures and configuration in your resume and interviews
    — “Good understanding of SharePoint site structure and configuration”
  • Highlight your ability to investigate and resolve issues without detailed guidance
    — “You should be comfortable investigating problems”
  • Showcase your experience with user access management and permissions in SharePoint
    — “Experience managing SharePoint permissions and user access”
  • Include examples of past SharePoint migrations or restructures in your application materials
    — “Support SharePoint migrations, restructures and improvements”
  • Demonstrate your ability to document processes and solutions clearly
    — “Document changes, processes and solutions”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • administered and maintained SharePoint Online
  • resolved SharePoint issues
  • supported SharePoint migrations
Typical background
SharePoint administrationcloud administration

Skills & requirements

Required

Sharepoint AdministrationMicrosoft 365Sharepoint OnlineSharepoint ListsSharepoint LibrariesPermissions ManagementTroubleshootingDocument Management

Preferred

Cloud AdministrationMicrosoft 365 Integration

Stack & domain

Sharepoint OnlineMicrosoft 365Sharepoint ListsLibrariesPermissionsTroubleshootingCommunicationOrganizationAttention To DetailDocument ManagementCloud Administration

About the role

Original posting from Assist World via Lever

We are looking for an experienced SharePoint Administrator to support an established Microsoft 365 environment and assist with ongoing SharePoint projects.

This is a hands-on position for someone who already has practical experience administering SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365. You should be comfortable managing day-to-day administration, resolving issues and making configuration changes without needing extensive training.

You will work alongside the project team, taking responsibility for assigned tasks and ensuring they are completed properly and on time.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain SharePoint Online sites and environments

Manage SharePoint sites, Lists, Libraries, permissions and access

Configure SharePoint settings and site functionality

Manage users, groups and permissions

Support document management and SharePoint structures

Investigate and resolve SharePoint issues

Troubleshoot access, permissions and configuration problems

Support SharePoint migrations, restructures and improvements

Assist with Microsoft 365 administration where required

Work with other Microsoft 365 applications where they integrate with SharePoint

Document changes, processes and solutions

Support wider SharePoint projects and implementations

Test and review changes before they are put into use

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

Demonstrable hands-on experience administering SharePoint Online

Experience working within Microsoft 365

Good knowledge of SharePoint Lists and Libraries

Experience managing SharePoint permissions and user access

Strong troubleshooting skills

Good understanding of SharePoint site structure and configuration

Experience supporting users and resolving technical issues

Good written and verbal English

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for someone who has worked with SharePoint administration in a professional environment and can get up to speed quickly.

Working Style

You should be comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your work.

We will provide the requirements and expected outcome, but you will be expected to work out the appropriate way to deliver the task rather than requiring detailed instructions for every step.

The right person will be:

Reliable and organised

Practical and technically minded

Comfortable investigating problems

Able to prioritise their workload

Good at communicating progress and raising issues

Comfortable working independently

Willing to suggest improvements where appropriate

Compensation:

U.S.-based professional services firm | Central Standard Time (CST)  working hours | Full-time (40 hours per week)

Why Join Assist World?

100% REMOTE

$50 birthday bonus

$200 testimonial bonus

NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

Source: Assist World careers (Lever)

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