Project administrator

Pronel Personnel; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a detail-oriented Project Administrator for their Site Department. This role involves supporting steel construction projects through effective administrative management, ensuring compliance with safety practices, and maintaining communication across teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in the steel or construction industry, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. If you are passionate about project management and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the steel or construction industry.
• Understanding of structural steel erection and site safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Site and Project Managers.
• Coordinate material deliveries and steel erection schedules.
• Monitor project timelines and report delays.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Certification in Construction Management

Certification in Engineering Support

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

Aconex

Tekla

AutoCAD Viewer

Job description

Job Title: Project administrator

Our client based in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Administrator – Site Department to support the successful completing of steel construction and erection projects.

Requirements:

• 2–3 years of administrative experience in the steel or construction industry.
• Understanding of structural steel erection, related terminology, and site safety practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with construction tools such as Procore, Aconex, Tekla, or AutoCAD Viewer is an asset.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail in logistics tracking.
• Clear and effective communication skills for interfacing with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with lifting and rigging procedures in steel erection environments.
• Diploma or certification in Business Administration, Construction Management, or Engineering Support preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to Site and Project Managers throughout all project phases.
• Coordinate and maintain records related to material deliveries, steel erection schedules, lift plans, and inspection reports.
• Monitor project timelines, identifying and reporting delays or issues as they arise.
• Prepare and maintain daily site documentation, including site reports, manpower logs, and equipment usage records.
• Track the progress of steel fabrication and delivery, ensuring timely updates to all stakeholders.
• Assist in scheduling cranes, sequencing steel erection activities, and coordinating with subcontractors.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation such as weld maps, inspection checklists, and non-conformance reports.
• Ensure proper document control for drawings, revisions, and steel-related method statements.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and site documentation.
• Support safety compliance through up-to-date logs, toolbox talk records, and induction documentation.
• Handle all site-related correspondence, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Split between office and active construction site environments.
• Frequent coordination with fabrication facilities, transport logistics, and erection crews.

If you meet all of the above, please apply directly here. Please note due to high volume responses, only candidates that meet the advertised criteria will be contacted.