Administrative Assistant - Project Support

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Administrative Assistant with a focus on Project Support to join their team in Nelspruit. The role involves organizing project documentation, coordinating meetings, and managing communications related to multiple projects.

You will support project managers, maintain filing systems, track deadlines, and assist with communication flows to stakeholders in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant, with focus on project support preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic project management tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to project managers and teams.
• Prepare and distribute project documents, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate project meetings: schedule, agendas, and minutes.

Skills

Administrative support

Project coordination

Time management

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with a focus on Project Support to join their team in Nelspruit. This role is vital in ensuring that projects run smoothly by providing essential administrative and logistical assistance to project managers and teams. You will be responsible for organizing project documentation, coordinating meetings, and managing communication flow related to various ongoing projects. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project administration within a dynamic environment in Nelspruit.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to project managers and project teams.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of project documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
• Maintain project filing systems, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Track project tasks and deadlines, and assist in following up with team members.
• Manage project-related communications and act as a liaison between team members and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant , with specific experience in project support roles highly valued.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management software basics.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• High school diploma; further qualifications or certifications in project management are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package for the Nelspruit area, commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning within project management environments.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A collaborative and supportive team focused on project success.