Project Administrator

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Project Administrator to support its project management team in Richards Bay. The role focuses on administrative duties, documentation, scheduling, and coordinating communications for multiple projects.

Remote work is available, enabling effective collaboration from a location of your choice while liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have proven project support experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with tools like Asana,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Administrator or in a similar project support role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Jira).
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, reporting on progress to the project manager.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute minutes and action items.
• Facilitate communication between project team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Manage project-related correspondence and ensure all information is accurately filed and accessible.
• Assist with budget tracking and invoice processing for project-related expenses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication

Remote collaboration

Tools

Asana

Trello

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Project Administrator to support their project management team in Richards Bay . This role is primarily focused on providing crucial administrative and organizational support to ensure the successful execution of various projects. You will be responsible for maintaining project documentation, tracking progress, coordinating team communications, and managing project schedules. This position is ideal for an individual who thrives in a dynamic project environment, possesses exceptional organizational abilities, and is adept at using various project management tools. This role offers the benefit of remote work, allowing you to contribute effectively from a location of your choice while collaborating closely with project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, reporting on progress to the project manager.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute minutes and action items.
• Facilitate communication between project team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Manage project-related correspondence and ensure all information is accurately filed and accessible.
• Assist with budget tracking and invoice processing for project-related expenses.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Administrator or in a similar project support role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Jira).
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• Access to project management resources and support.