Project Administrator

To lead and motivate project teams to achieve objectives and identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, maintaining registers, an organisation in Makhanda, Eastern Cape is seeking a Project Administrator.

There is real scope for growth and skills development for the right person. Integrity, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset are at the core of how the team works. Apply now to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

The role is based on-site and suits someone living within commuting distance.

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, maintaining registers and implementing mitigation and contingency plans.
• Estimate and manage project budgets and resources, tracking actual expenditure against forecasts and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using project management software, identifying critical path activities and tracking progress.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and prepare progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholder groups.
• Conduct project closure activities including lessons learned sessions, final reporting, and handover of deliverables to operations.

• Strong understanding of both waterfall and agile project management methodologies with ability to apply the appropriate approach.
• A bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, engineering, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• A minimum of five to seven years of experience in managing projects of increasing complexity in the relevant industry sector.
• Strong financial acumen including experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting for projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills to motivate and direct cross-functional project teams.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, or Monday.com for planning and tracking.