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MINTEK
 


SHAREPOINT SPECIALIST
Listing reference: minte_000400
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 2 March 2026
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Helpdesk and Technical Support
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
  • Provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users.
  • Designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per documented business requirements.
  • Extend SharePoint functionality, test and implement new features in a SharePoint Online environment, as well as a SharePoint 2016 on-premises environment.
  • Manage code migration, document configuration changes, and monitor system performance.
  • Configure and administer SharePoint and automate tasks.
  • Maintain and update SharePoint Applications.  
  • Monitor SharePoint interfaces with other systems to ensure healthy system integration.
  • Design, configure and maintain enterprise taxonomy, terms, and keywords.
  • Monitor SharePoint software for any faults or problems.
  • Troubleshooting SharePoint application issues and testing and debugging code.
  • Perform preventative maintenance of SharePoint.
  • Manage, maintain, and revise the site layouts, site content, structure settings, site hierarchy, and site collection navigation.
  • Work closely with divisions and cross-functional divisions to communicate project statuses.
  • Adhere to best SharePoint practices and ICT Governance.
  • Consults with management to devise the most useful ways to apply SharePoint for business goals.
 
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Honours degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Studies or equivalent.
  • 5 years minimum relevant experience.
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
  • Advanced SharePoint Skills
  • Information Security
  • Demonstrate specific knowledge of the function and makeup of Microsoft SharePoint
  • Possesses knowledge of best practices for maintaining information security
  • Ability to handle sensitive company information responsibly.
  • Proficiency with relevant front-end programming languages such as C#, ASP.NET, and .NET frameworks
  • Familiarity with Java scripts, HTHML4, CSS, XML, JQUERY, SQL Server and Web services
  • High-level coding skills
  • Ability to solve complex issues
  • Ability to conduct research independently
  • Ability to prioritise, think and work quickly to remedy system shutdown or serious software problems
  • Knowledge of setting up SharePoint infrastructure  and general monitoring and maintenance
  • SharePoint server experience and Server Management 
  • Troubleshooting and support
  • Security and Permissions
 
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​PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Listing reference: minte_000399
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 27 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Software-Engineering
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a principal software developer to Lead the development and architectural design of software systems, contribute to strategic and technical planning, manage and mentor development teams, and ensure alignment with industry best practices (e.g., SDLC, Agile, DevOps, Testing). Extend existing products, design and implement new systems, support R&D commercialization, and produce comprehensive software documentation.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Leadership
  • Lead/guide AO & SP-level Software Developers.
  • Lead large development projects/teams, including resource and execution planning.
  • Makes technical decisions having an impact on the product development direction and outcomes within the Division.
  • Work with complex assignments that require high levels of integration and specialised knowledge and skills.
  • Specialise within an area of technologies used in the division’s software products.
Strategy
  • Participate in divisional strategic objectives, make recommendations.
  • Assess the environment to determine opportunities for product improvement.
Innovation
  • Operational: improve workflows, introduce new procedures, drive initiatives to improve product reliability and maintainability, as well as to increase efficiency.
  • Technical: introduce new tools/3rd party components to improve product efficiency, reliability and usability, or to expand product capabilities.
  • Technical: design new products/enhancements of a complex nature. Co-design major new products.
Execution, People and Planning
  • Develop the functional specifications, design and implement high-complexity features/improvements to existing products, requiring professional judgement and independent evaluation, selection or modification of standard techniques or methods, affecting multiple systems.
  • Develop functional specifications, design and implement medium complexity systems/products.
  • Solve unforeseen and novel problems, requiring ingenuity and the application of software development knowledge to resolve the problem.
  • Software testing, troubleshooting and code inspection.
  • Advanced technical support for multiple products or systems.
  • Training and mentoring of AO & SP-level Software Developers.
  • Provide advanced training on the use of the division’s software products to other members of the division and external clients.
  • Management of large multiyear projects, including resource and execution planning.
Governance and Risk Management
  • Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, promote continual improvement in the workplace, adhere to and enforce all SHEQ requirements.
  • As a decision maker be responsible for the assessment and management of all risks related to the projects under their direct control.
  • Responsible for technical oversight of the work of junior staff.
  • Responsible for significant equipment / facilities.
Relationship Management and Reporting
  • Present at local and international trade shows.
  • Work independently and provides instruction to junior staff. Receive limited guidance and instruction on unusual and complex problems.
  • Will lead, mentor and train staff.
 
Minimum requirements
 
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum NQF level 9 Masters’s degree relevant to software development.
  • Ideal PhD degree (or NQF level 10).
  • Minimum 8 years’ vocational experience in software development.
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
  • Expert proficiency in C and/or C#
  • Strong experience with Windows-based applications and services
  • Sound understanding of software architecture and system design
  • In-depth knowledge of SDLC, and software testing frameworks
  • Some experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices
  • Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
  • Strong communication and documentation abilities
 
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