Technical Application Specialist - SharePoint (Contractor)

Job Title: Technical Application Specialist - SharePoint Start Date: 2026-08-25 - 2026-09-02 Vacancy Type: Contractor JHB007309 Sectors: Information Technology Location: Gauteng , Tshwane (Pretoria) Salary: Brief: We are seeking an experienced Technical Application Specialist to join a leading organisation within the financial services industry on a 12-month contract based on site on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the support, maintenance, administration and enhancement of critical IT applications, with a strong focus on SharePoint On-Premises environments. The role requires a technically strong specialist who can ensure application availability, system health, security compliance and optimal performance while engaging effectively with business and technical stakeholders. Detail: Minimum Requirements A Degree (NQF Level 7) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Management or an equivalent relevant qualification. 6–8 years' experience in SharePoint On-Premises administration. A relevant SharePoint On-Premises Administration certification. Demonstrable experience in setting up, administering, maintaining and upgrading SharePoint On-Premises environments. Extensive experience troubleshooting complex SharePoint On-Premises issues. Solid knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including Data Gateway services. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, IIS, TCP/IP and VLAN technologies. Experience identifying and remediating vulnerabilities highlighted through infrastructure and application security scans. Strong application support and troubleshooting capabilities within enterprise environments. Ability to work across technical and business teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels. Willingness and availability to participate in after-hours standby, production changes and business continuity exercises. Key Technologies SharePoint On-Premises Microsoft Windows Server 2019 / 2022 / 2025 Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Azure Data Gateway Service Microsoft IIS TCP/IP VLAN technologies Vizor Key Responsibilities Support, maintain and enhance assigned IT applications to ensure optimal performance, availability and system health. Maintain applications by implementing corrective measures, including patches, upgrades, bug fixes and remediation activities. Proactively monitor application upgrades, new releases, product changes and replacements that may impact supported applications. Configure application infrastructure to optimise performance and implement new features and functionality. Administer, maintain and support SharePoint On-Premises – Subscription Edition environments. Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve medium- to high-complexity technical application issues. Engage with users, developers, infrastructure teams and other stakeholders to resolve application-related incidents and problems. Monitor system availability and performance and provide relevant reports, recommendations and technical insights to senior management and stakeholders. Proactively manage business and stakeholder relationships relating to application support. Maintain compliance with applicable application, infrastructure and information security standards. Remediate application and infrastructure vulnerabilities identified through security scans. Provide technical knowledge and guidance to system development and support teams. Remain current with emerging technologies, industry best practices and developments relevant to the supported environment. Participate in after-hours standby arrangements. Implement approved production changes outside normal business hours when required. Participate in and provide technical support during business continuity and disaster recovery exercises, which may take place after hours. show more... For more information please contact: Vivian de Kock Apply