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Microsoft 365 Engineer

Job in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Listing for: First Distribution
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    M365, SharePoint & Power Platform, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Microsoft 365 Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and delivering Microsoft 365 migration projects across customer environments. This includes tenant-to-tenant migrations, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, One Drive for Business, and Microsoft Teams migrations. The role plays a key part in supporting First Distribution's Modern Work and Security strategy by ensuring seamless migrations, minimizing business disruption, and enabling successful user adoption.

MICROSOFT

365 ENGINEER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Microsoft 365 Migrations
  • Plan, design, and execute end-to-end Microsoft 365 migration projects.
  • Perform migration readiness assessments and develop migration strategies.
  • Execute tenant-to-tenant migrations for Microsoft 365 workloads.
  • Configure Microsoft 365 tenants, Entra  (Azure AD), Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, One Drive, and Microsoft Teams.
  • Manage Microsoft 365 licensing, storage, and identity requirements throughout migration projects.
  • Validate migration outcomes and ensure data integrity.
  • Provide post-migration support and issue resolution.
Technical Delivery
  • Troubleshoot migration, authentication, and access-related issues.
  • Utilize migration tools such as Bit Titan and Quest to facilitate migration activities.
  • Develop and execute migration scripts using Power Shell where applicable.
  • Ensure migration activities follow Microsoft best practices and security standards.
Customer Engagement
  • Engage with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the migration lifecycle.
  • Provide technical guidance, recommendations, and project updates.
  • Support management initiatives and user adoption activities.
  • Deliver migration documentation and knowledge transfer where required.
Project Management
  • Track migration progress against agreed timelines.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
  • Identify project risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI’S)
  • Migration project success rate
  • On-time project delivery
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Post-migration user adoption
  • Reduction in post-migration support incidents
  • Quality and accuracy of migration documentation
  • Adherence to Microsoft best practices
REQUIREMENTS:
Internal training associated with competencies:
  • During the first week of your employment, you'll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to seamlessly guide you through your on-the-job training experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field).
  • Strong interest in Microsoft 365 and cloud technologies.
  • Good understanding of:
    • Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, One Drive, Teams)
    • Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD)
    • Basic identity and security concepts
Certifications (Required)
  • Microsoft Certified:
    Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert (MS-102)
  • Microsoft Certified:
    Teams Administrator Associate (MS-700)
  • Microsoft Certified:
    Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
TECHNICAL

SKILLS:
  • Microsoft 365 Administration
  • Exchange Online
  • SharePoint Online
  • One Drive for Business
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD)
  • Microsoft 365 tenant administration
  • Microsoft migration tools (Bit Titan, Quest, or similar)
  • Power Shell scripting (advantageous)
  • Microsoft security and identity best practices
  • Microsoft licensing and subscription management
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Strong stakeholder management
  • High attention to detail
  • Self-moti…
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