Project Manager / Administrator It

Unite Recruiting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in South Africa is seeking a proactive Project Manager / Administrator with experience in IT project delivery. The successful candidate will coordinate project activities, ensuring timely completion of tasks and clear communication with clients and internal teams. This role involves managing project documentation and supporting multiple projects simultaneously. Candidates should have 2–4 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary and includes medical aid after probation.

Benefits

Medical aid (50% paid by company)

Company provided laptop

Reimbursement for company travel

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of IT project management or project administration experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with IT systems and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support IT projects from initiation to completion.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Prepare regular status reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT project management

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

Degree / diploma / certification in Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Introduction

Seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager / Administrator with experience in IT project delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating project activities, ensuring timely completion of tasks, and maintaining clear communication with clients and internal teams. This role bridges communication between technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders while maintaining documentation, tracking project progress, and ensuring compliance with project governance standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and support IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with clients to explain project tasks, expectations, and timelines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and administrative records.
• Escalate issues promptly and ensure resolution by liaising across multiple departments.
• Track progress using provided systems and tools, ensuring tasks are carried through to completion.
• Prepare regular status reports for stakeholders.
• Co‑ordinate meetings, agendas, and follow‑up actions.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously in a structured and organized manner.
• Monitor project progress and report on key milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure documentation complies with organizational requirements.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matriculation certificate.
• Degree / diploma / certification in Project Management, or a related field is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• 2–4 years of IT project management or project administration experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and internal teams.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify issues early and manage escalations effectively.
• Familiarity with IT systems and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project or similar).
• Comfortable working across multiple departments and managing competing priorities.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to create and maintain project dashboards and reports.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure or software development processes.

Package & RemunerationR

• K, dependent upon qualifications, experience and skill level.

Includes Medical aid (50% paid by company, 50% by employee) after probation. Reimbursement for company travel. Company provided laptop.