On-site Project Support Specialist – Upington

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Meaningful community projects

On-site in Upington

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Project Support Officer for an on-site role in Upington, Northern Cape. You will support project managers with documentation, meetings, procurement, and cross-stakeholder communication to ensure timely delivery of community development initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in Administration, at least 2 years in project support, and strong MS Office skills. Knowledge of PM software and development work in Upington is a plus.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Administration, PM, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of project support/administration experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with PM software is a plus.
• Understanding of development work and community engagement in Upington is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to project managers and teams.
• Assist in preparing project plans, reports, and presentations.
• Organize and coordinate project meetings, workshops, and travel arrangements.
• Maintain project documentation, filing systems, and databases.
• Support procurement processes, including quotes and invoices.
• Facilitate communication between teams, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
• Track progress against timelines and assist with budget monitoring.
• Respond to inquiries and provide project information.
• Assist with general office administration tasks as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

National Diploma in Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Project Support Officer for an on-site role in Upington, Northern Cape. You will support project managers with documentation, meetings, procurement, and cross-stakeholder communication to ensure timely delivery of community development initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in Administration, at least 2 years in project support, and strong MS Office skills. Knowledge of PM software and development work in Upington is a plus.