Project Administrator

The Recruitment Pig; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique design-house is seeking a Project Administrator in Fish Hoek, Western Cape. The role involves managing multiple projects, supporting the Managing Director, and overseeing social media operations. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in project administration, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be familiar with tools like MS Projects and Trello. This full-time position offers a salary of R20 000 per month with long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience as a Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, Executive Administrator, or PA.
• Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a project-based environment.
• Experience with full social media management, including planning and posting.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage multiple projects from design through to installation.
• Support the Managing Director with diary management and communication.
• Coordinate drawings, materials, approvals, and installation schedules.
• Manage full social media operations, including content planning.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Task management

Social media management

Education

Matric

Further admin or coordination training

Tools

MS Projects

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

Job description

Overview

Project Administrator – Fish Hoek – Bespoke Design Industry The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a Project Administrator who enjoys structure, follow-through, and variety in a creative, project-driven business. You will work closely with the Managing Director, helping manage projects, priorities, and communication across design, manufacturing, and installation teams. You will gain hands-on exposure to bespoke lighting and furniture projects from early concept through to final delivery. Based in Fish Hoek, this full-time role offers a stable R20 000 per month and long-term growth for someone who wants to build a career in project administration with strong executive exposure.

The Company

Our client is a boutique South African design-house specialising in custom-built lighting and bespoke furniture for hospitality, commercial, retail, and high-end residential projects, both locally and internationally. They manage the full project lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, installation, servicing, and refurbishment. The business works closely with architects, designers, and developers and is known for practical problem-solving, hands-on delivery and long-term client partnerships.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Track and manage multiple projects from design through to installation
• Support the Managing Director with diary management, communication, and priorities
• Use MS Projects, Asana, Trello, or Monday.com to track tasks, timelines, and actions
• Coordinate drawings, materials, approvals, and installation schedules
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, designers, and production teams
• Maintain accurate project files, reports, proposals, and documentation
• Manage full social media operations, including content planning, scheduling, and posting
• Support logistics, material follow-ups, and after-sales servicing

Experience & Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience as a Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, Executive Administrator, or PA
• Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a project-based environment
• Working knowledge of MS Projects, Asana, Trello, or Monday.com
• Experience with full social media management, including planning and posting
• Matric required; further admin or coordination training is beneficial

To Apply: WhatsApp your CV to [phone] with reference "PA -Bespoke".

This exclusive opportunity is managed by The Recruitment Pig on behalf of a boutique South African design-house specialising in custom-built lighting and bespoke furniture for hospitality, commercial, residential, and international projects.