Project Assistant – Exhibitions (8 months)

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated public institution is looking for a Project Assistant to support multiple exhibition projects from August 2025 to April 2026. The successful candidate will manage project administration, coordinate timelines, and work closely with project managers and teams. Candidates should have at least 2–3 years of relevant experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This fixed-term role offers the potential for extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in project coordination or administrative support.
• Experience in museums, exhibitions, cultural institutions, or creative environments is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a team and liaise with various internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day project administration and coordination.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, project timelines, and deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation, files, and records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

A public institution is seeking a dedicated and organised Project Assistant to support the delivery of multiple exhibition projects scheduled between August 2025 and April 2026.

The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, curators, and internal teams to ensure project milestones are met and administrative processes run smoothly.

Requirements :

• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a project coordination or administrative support role
• Experience in museums, exhibitions, cultural institutions, or creative environments is advantageous
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage timelines under pressure
• Proficiency in MS Office and general project tracking tools
• Ability to work in a team and liaise with various internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities :

• Assist with day-to-day project administration and coordination
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, project timelines, and deliverables
• Track procurement documentation and supplier communication
• Support budgeting and reporting processes
• Maintain project documentation, files, and records
• Assist with exhibition installation logistics and event coordination
• Start : Mid-August 2025
• End : April 2026
• Fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension based on performance