Hybrid Project Support Administrator

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking an Administrative Coordinator focused on project support. The role ensures smooth administrative flow across multiple projects and provides essential support to project managers and teams.

The ideal candidate will multitask with strong communication and attention to detail, coordinating schedules, resources, documentation and meetings. This hybrid role offers flexibility and opportunities to contribute to diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably with project coordination or support experience.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, MS Project) is a strong advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; multitasking and deadline management.
• Proactive problem-solving and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to project managers and project teams.
• Coordinate project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
• Manage and organize project documentation, records, and reports.
• Track project timelines and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assist with resource allocation and procurement for project needs.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders.
• Prepare project status updates and progress reports.
• Manage travel arrangements and expense reports for project teams.
• Maintain project calendars and key milestones.
• Support the onboarding of new project team members.

Skills

Administrative support

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Communication

Documentation management

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Discretion

Tools

Asana

Trello

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking an Administrative Coordinator focused on project support. The role ensures smooth administrative flow across multiple projects and provides essential support to project managers and teams.

The ideal candidate will multitask with strong communication and attention to detail, coordinating schedules, resources, documentation and meetings. This hybrid role offers flexibility and opportunities to contribute to diverse projects.