Project Administrator – Large-Scale Conservation Projects

Sanparks; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 370,000 - 518,000; Full time

Job summary

SANParks is seeking a Project Administrator to support the Vision 2040 initiatives at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria. The role focuses on general administrative duties and facilitating procurement while maintaining detailed records across multiple projects.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the incumbent will help prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence, and will liaise with internal teams and external partners including WWF US and the GEF Implementing Agency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in administration and office management environment.
• Experience working on large-scale, complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• National Diploma in Business Administration / Project Management / Office Management.
• Familiarity with PFMA and National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act.
• Understanding of information technology.
• Ability to interpreting and apply all policies, standards, and procedures.
• Basic data analysis.
• Understanding of procurement practices.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the project.
• Act as the primary contact for the project.
• Assist with administrative support for the implementation and monitoring of the project plan cycle and operational management.
• Maintain accurate records for multiple projects.
• Monitor the budget, track expenditures and arrange payment of invoices.
• Operate diary systems, book meetings and appointments.
• Assist in compiling reports and operational plans.
• Assist with event planning and logistics.
• Support project management and coordination of day-to-day administrative operations and special projects.
• Identify, coordinate, and expedite the communication of information within SANParks PMU and with stakeholders.
• Maintain information and files on project financial and administrative aspects, including agreements.
• Ensure all project reports are acknowledged and routed for review.

Skills

Administrative experience

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Procurement practices

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

IT literacy

Education

National Diploma in Business Administration / Project Management / Office Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Office management software

Job description

SANParks is seeking a Project Administrator to support the Vision 2040 initiatives at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria. The role focuses on general administrative duties and facilitating procurement while maintaining detailed records across multiple projects.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the incumbent will help prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence, and will liaise with internal teams and external partners including WWF US and the GEF Implementing Agency.