Administrative Assistant - Project Support

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Structured training

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking organized and motivated Graduate Project Manager Assistants to support its project management office in Queenstown. You will assist project managers in planning, executing, and closing projects while learning different methodologies and tools.

This entry-level role offers mentorship, structured training, and exposure to diverse projects, with the opportunity to develop a career in project management within a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• A recent graduate with a degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn project management principles.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to project managers.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and report on status updates.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and take meeting minutes.
• Help organize project documentation and ensure information is accessible.
• Support the communication efforts between project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Graduate Project Manager Assistants

Our client is seeking organized and motivated Graduate Project Manager Assistants to support their project management office in Queenstown. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of project management within a dynamic business environment. You will assist project managers in planning, executing, and closing projects, gaining exposure to various project management methodologies and tools. We are looking for individuals with excellent organizational skills and a strong desire to develop a career in project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to project managers.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and report on status updates.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and take meeting minutes.
• Help organize project documentation and ensure information is accessible.
• Support the communication efforts between project teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn project management principles.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Structured training in project management methodologies.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Mentorship from experienced project managers.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.