Mukuru

Join Our Team as a Knowledge Base Administrator

Are you passionate about organizing information and making knowledge accessible across an organization? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Knowledge Base Administrator to manage and optimize our internal and external knowledge resources. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring that our teams—and our customers—have quick, accurate access to the information they need. If you have a knack for clear communication, content management, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

As an AI Knowledge Base Author (AI KBA) at Mukuru, you will be a key player in crafting high-quality, user-centric content that enhances the overall user experience. Working closely with product managers, customer support teams, and developers, you will ensure that all content is accurate, up-to-date, and easy to understand. Your work will directly impact user satisfaction by providing the information they need to resolve issues and navigate complex processes with ease. The content you create will be used by AI agents to provide fast, accurate responses to customer inquiries, allowing Mukuru to deliver exceptional customer service at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Content Creation:

    • Write clear, concise, and engaging knowledge base articles, FAQs, how-to guides, and troubleshooting documents.

    • Adapt content to different technical skill levels, making sure it is accessible for all user groups.

  2. AI-Assisted Writing:

    • Leverage AI tools (e.g., MS Copilot) to generate, refine, and optimize content.

    • Craft and test AI prompts to ensure efficient and high-quality content production.

  3. User-Focused Communication:

    • Translate complex information into simple, actionable, and user-friendly content.

    • Ensure all content is inclusive and easy to understand, catering to a broad audience with varying levels of expertise.

  4. Content Structuring & Navigation:

    • Organize content logically to ensure easy and intuitive navigation for users.

    • Follow Mukuru’s content structure best practices to maintain consistency across all knowledge base articles.

  5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

    • Work closely with product managers, developers, and customer support teams to gather accurate, timely information.

    • Ensure that content reflects the latest product features, updates, and customer needs.

  6. Content Maintenance:

    • Regularly review and update content to ensure that it remains current and relevant.

    • Incorporate user feedback, trends, and analytics into content improvements.

    • Implement effective tagging, categorization, and version control practices to keep content well-organized.

  7. Data-Driven Enhancements:

    • Use internal analytics tools to track article performance and identify knowledge gaps.

    • Provide insights to the Continuous Improvement team, contributing to better customer experiences and more streamlined processes.

  8. Professional Development:

    • Stay up-to-date with new product features and attend relevant training courses, workshops, and webinars.

    • Engage in networking opportunities to share expertise and learn from others in the field.


Essential Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as linguistics, communications, UX design, or a related area.

  • Green Belt certification preferred but not essential.

Experience:

  • 2-3 years of experience in Technical Writing, Content Writing, or Knowledge Management, ideally in a SaaS, tech, or customer support environment.


Key Knowledge and Skills:

  • CMS Platform Management: Advanced experience with platforms like Zendesk Guide and other CMS systems.

  • Content Structuring and Tagging: Advanced ability to organize content with categories, tags, and internal links.

  • AI Tool Familiarity: Proficiency with AI writing tools such as MS Copilot to enhance content creation.

  • Conversational AI Knowledge: Understanding of AI agents, intents, and user context for creating content suitable for AI-driven support systems.

  • Writing for AI: Expertise in creating modular, concise, and context-aware support content for AI use.

  • Search Optimization: Advanced knowledge of keyword usage and metadata to improve content discoverability.

  • AI Agent Testing Experience: Experience participating in AI agent quality assurance, content testing, and feedback loops.

  • Analytics and Continuous Improvement: Expertise in using analytics to measure and improve content effectiveness (e.g., article views, deflection rate).

  • Markdown/HTML Basics: Comfortability with formatting content using Markdown or light HTML.

  • Multitasking: Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.


Core Competencies:

  • Content Structure & Information Design: Ability to structure content in a way that is optimized for both AI and user discovery.

  • Problem-Solving: Strong skills in writing content that supports AI agents and self-service, including FAQs and modular articles.

  • Continuous Improvement Mindset: Regularly uses data and user feedback to refine and enhance content.

  • Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to broader team goals.

  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and effective information sharing.

  • Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

If you're passionate about crafting content that enhances the user experience and supports AI-driven customer service, we invite you to apply and join our innovative, dynamic team at Mukuru!


I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!


Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.


NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS

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