Project Administrator

JMR Software PTY LTD; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Part time

Job summary

A financial technology firm based in Sandton is seeking an experienced Project Administrator for a 6-month contract to support project delivery in a dynamic banking environment. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence, along with proven banking sector experience. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. This role demands a proactive individual who can perform effectively under pressure and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence (essential).
• Proven banking sector experience with understanding of banking processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery in a fast-paced banking environment.
• Engage stakeholders and facilitate communication.
• Manage conflicts and demonstrate resilience.

Skills

Experience with JIRA

Experience with Confluence

Stakeholder management

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Administrator to support project delivery within a fast-paced banking environment on a 6 Month contract

Key Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence (essential)

• Proven banking sector experience, with a solid understanding of banking processes and regulatory environments

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong people and stakeholder management capability

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and perform effectively in a high-pressure, unstructured environment

• Confident, assertive, mature, and emotionally intelligent, with the ability to manage and influence strong personalities

• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Clear and structured communication
• Conflict management and resilience
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Team coordination and support

Personal Attributes

• Professional and composed under pressure
• Proactive and self-driven
• Strong interpersonal awareness
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving team structure

📍 Banking environment

📅 Immediate/Near-immediate availability preferred