Project Admin & Coordination Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the project management team with documentation, scheduling, and general coordination. The role requires strong organization and communication skills and a reliable, proactive mindset.

You will work closely with project managers and engineers, handling invoicing, travel arrangements, and maintaining project records to ensure timely project progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably in a project-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project managers and project teams.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of project documentation, reports, and plans.
• Schedule project meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes.
• Maintain project files and databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate project logistics, including travel arrangements and resource scheduling.
• Track project progress and assist in managing timelines.
• Handle project-related correspondence and communication.
• Assist with invoicing and expense tracking for projects.
• Support the onboarding of new project team members.
• Ensure compliance with project administrative standards.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the project management team with documentation, scheduling, and general coordination. The role requires strong organization and communication skills and a reliable, proactive mindset.

You will work closely with project managers and engineers, handling invoicing, travel arrangements, and maintaining project records to ensure timely project progression.