Project Manager Assistant (Cape Town)

Zealhr; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail firm based in Cape Town is looking for a Project Manager Assistant to support the Project Manager with all administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should have completed tertiary education, experience in a retail environment, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing project expenses, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring smooth project execution. This role demands a proactive individual able to handle multiple projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Administrator or Assistant within the retail environment.
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a pressurized environment.
• Own reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately set project costs.
• Develop a detailed checklist for projects.
• Manage project expenses and reconciliations.
• Coordinates Project requirements with all stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate communication of project details and timings.

Skills

Team Player

Strong numeracy skills

Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to multitask under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Completed Tertiary education in Business Administration or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

ProCore

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description

We have an amazing opportunity for a retail company based in Cape Town for a Project Manager Assistant. The Project Administrators main area of responsibility is to support the Project Manager and Functional Area Manager with all projects administrative requirements.

Responsibilities :

• Accurately set project costs
• Consider and / or investigate cost implications for projects
• Logistical arrangements with suppliers to streamline store openings
• Develop a detailed checklist of items to be used at individual projects
• Ensure project details and timings are accurately communicated to various parties involved
• Manage project expenses & reconciliations according to budgets
• Collating and reporting data during conversions
• Maintain effective working relationship with all relevant parties
• Effectively manage multiple projects at a time
• General administration skills
• Filing
• Coordinates Project requirements with all stakeholders
• Responsible for complete store setup (New stores / Upgrades)
Requirements :
• Grade 12
• Completed Tertiary education (Business Administration Project Management or equivalent)
• Experience as a Project Administrator / Assistant within the retail environment
• Working knowledge of Word Excel and Power Point
• Must be able to meet deadlines and outlook-driven pressurized environment
• Own reliable transport
• Team Player
• Strong numeracy skills
• Confident inter-personal skills (ability to deal with people of all levels and in different departments)
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Deadline driven
• Ability to handle more than one project at a time
• Ability to multitask under great pressure
• Very good communication skills
• Use own initiative
• Responsible able to work without extensive management
• Ability to control and monitor project budgets

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,ProCore,Microsoft Outlook,Prolog,Construction Management,Project Engineering,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Budgeting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1