Project Administrative Assistant

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Diverse and impactful projects

Professional development

Collaborative office environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Project Administrative Assistant to support the project management team at our Sandton office. This role emphasizes thorough administrative and organizational duties to help projects run smoothly on-site.

You will collaborate with project managers, prepare documentation, maintain files, coordinate meetings, and track timelines and budgets using MS Office, MS Project, and Asana. A proactive attitude and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably with project support experience.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project managers and teams.
• Prepare and distribute project documentation, including plans, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Maintain project files and databases with accuracy and accessibility.
• Coordinate meetings, manage schedules, and track action items.
• Help track project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Skills

Administrative support

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

MS Project

Asana

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a detail-oriented and proactive Project Administrative Assistant to support their project management team in their physical office location. This role is essential for ensuring that projects run smoothly and efficiently by providing dedicated administrative and organizational support. You will work closely with project managers and team members, contributing to the successful planning, execution, and closure of various initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, who thrives in a dynamic project environment and is committed to ensuring all administrative aspects of projects are managed flawlessly on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to project managers and project teams.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of project documentation, including plans, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Maintain project files and databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of information.
• Coordinate project meetings, manage schedules, and track action items.
• Support the tracking of project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant , preferably with project support experience.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration within project teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects.
• A dynamic and collaborative office environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Contribution to the successful delivery of key company projects.