Remote Project Support Specialist (Contract)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 138,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Contract role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant for a remote contract role to provide crucial project support. You will assist project managers with scheduling, documentation, and communications in a virtual environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and proficient with Microsoft Office and project management tools. This role offers remote work with potential ties to Paarl, Western Cape, and requires independent work from a home office.

Qualifications

• Experience as Administrative Assistant with project support/coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote work.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project managers, including scheduling meetings and managing project calendars.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain project documentation, including reports, presentations, and meeting minutes.
• Coordinate project-related communications, ensuring timely dissemination of information to stakeholders.
• Assist with tracking project progress, identifying potential risks, and flagging issues to project managers.
• Manage project-related databases and filing systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for project teams when necessary.
• Process project-related expenses and invoices.
• Conduct research and gather information to support project planning and execution.
• Ensure all project administrative tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project administrative processes.

Skills

Project coordination

Time management

Communication

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in administration or project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asana

Trello

MS Project

Zoom

Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant for a remote contract role to provide crucial project support. You will assist project managers with scheduling, documentation, and communications in a virtual environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and proficient with Microsoft Office and project management tools. This role offers remote work with potential ties to Paarl, Western Cape, and requires independent work from a home office.