Project Administrator

UNLIMITED; Durban; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Attendance bonus

Performance-based incentives

Career progression opportunities

Group Life Plan

Job summary

UNLIMITED is seeking a Project Administrator in Durban to provide comprehensive administrative support to project teams. You will track progress, maintain documentation and assist with invoicing, audits and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities include data collection, file maintenance, vendor liaison, and ensuring timely invoicing and cost reconciliation. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Matric and related admin qualifications preferred.
• 2 years project administration/PM experience desirable.
• 2 years office management experience advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project teams.
• Track project progress and maintain documentation.
• Assist with invoicing, audits and AR duties.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors and employees.
• Communicate with operations on invoicing questions and revisions.
• Validate daily paperwork and reconcile costs with vendor invoices.
• Prepare invoice billing packages for clients with supporting documents.
• Update invoices daily and communicate current value.
• Audit invoices against customer contracts.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Invoice/billing knowledge

AR experience

Vendor coordination

Education

Matric

Business/Administration qualification

PM/Project administration experience

Office management experience

Job description

CONTEXT OF THE ROLE

The Project Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to project teams. They assist in tracking project progress and maintaining project documentation. They are also involved in invoice billing, audits, and communication with stakeholders. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• Prepares, tracks and compiles all required field data
• Maintain job files (both hard files and electronic), update company-based programs.
• Provides accurate and up to date information on time sensitive material.
• Interacts with vendors, contractors, employees
• Communicate with Operations Team regarding invoicing questions, reviews and revisions
• Validate daily paperwork and reconcile costs with vendor invoices
• Prepare invoice billing packages for clients, including support documents
• Update invoices daily and communicate current value
• Audit invoices before distribution against customer contracts
• Assist with A/R duties including collections
• Other duties on an ad hoc basis as required.

Job Complexity

• Invoice and credit memo generation and delivery
• Collects all daily reports, timesheets and sign-in-sheets, and material tracking. Reviews and organises information.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Matric
• Business, Administration and or related qualifications are advantageous
• 2 Years of Project Administration/Project management experience.
• 2 Years of Office Management experience

Core Skills And Competencies

• Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy.
• Highly organized and adaptable.
• Intermediate problem-solving abilities
• Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Intermediate time management skills.
• Able to handle multiple projects.
• Willing to assist others when needed
• Ability to set and monitor goals

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Attendance bonus
• Performance-based Incentives
• Career progression and promotion opportunities
• Group Life Plan (Life Cover, Disability Benefit and Dread Disease and Funeral Cover)