Meetinghouse Technology Specialist

Johannesburg, Parktown | Meetinghouse Facilities Department

Full-Time | Grade 94 | Job ID: 361999

JOB PURPOSES
The Meetinghouse Facilities Department (MFD) assists individuals and families qualify for exaltation by helping
members live the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Department is looking for a candidate who will support technological
needs for meetinghouses including units, stakes, and districts in the Area. The Meetinghouse Technology Specialist
ensures that the Area Presidency vision and objectives on technology, expressed through Area Plans are realized.

AS THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Assists each stake/district to develop a technology plan.
• Develop country-specific meetinghouse technology implementation standards in cooperation with
the Area Meetinghouse Design Committee.
• Works with Facilities Managers to realise technology requirements as they relate to the
implementation of meetinghouse annual plans.
• Maintain, in collaboration with the Operations and Maintenance division, an approved vendor list
for technology-related services for each country, establishing preferred vendor relationships,
wherever appropriate.
• Develop, maintain, and provide locally adapted training and materials to facilities managers and
stake technology specialists.
• Assist Stake/District Technology Specialists with troubleshooting meetinghouse technology-related
issues and work with the Facilities Managers and Stake/District Technology Specialist to resolve
known issues.
• Share knowledge by contributing content to the knowledge base and communicating with local
Stake Technology Specialists.
• Make recommendations for process, standards, or policy adjustments when appropriate.
• Assist the Facilities Managers with maintaining an accurate inventory of all meetinghouse
technology assets.
• Monitor the functionality of the equipment and advise the Stake/District Technology Specialist and
Facilities Managers accordingly.
• Provides remote support to the Facilities Managers and Stake/District Technology Specialist as
required on installations.
• Research new and existing software applications and equipment for compatibility and ease of use
and provide feedback to the Product Managers and Facilities Managers respectively.
• In collaboration with Area Meetinghouse Design Committee develop and ensure church
meetinghouse network standards and strategies are implemented and followed.
• Participate in continual learning and improvement to stay ahead of the curve with technology
provision at meetinghouses.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERTISE:
• Must hold a current / valid temple recommend and/or be worthy to hold one.
• Must have a bachelor's degree and 2 years of job-related experience supporting PC hardware &
software, wired and wireless local area networks and internet connectivity.
• A+ and N+ IT certifications are required.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with customers at the highest levels of the Church,
with good written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Have a good understanding of video, audio, and broadcasting technology.
• Self-motivated and capable of working without supervision.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Apply online at careersearch.churchofjesuschrist.org. Type in the job tittle on the ‘FIND JOBS’ field, type South Africa on
the ‘NEAR LOCATION’ field, and then ‘search’. Click on the job add and apply or click here to apply.
Applications Closing Date: 15 May 2024; Estimated Starting Date: 01 July 2024 or sooner.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants who will add to the diversity of our organization.
Information provided on your resume will be used for the selection process and to identify the most suitable candidates.