Local recruitment: Project Administrator

Rand Water

Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦

Closing Date2025/11/12
Reference NumberRAN251030-2
Job TitlePROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
PortfolioShared Services
Job Type ClassificationPermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceGauteng
Location – Town / CityJohannesburg
Location – SiteRietvlei
Job Advert SummaryTo provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to Project Managers and PMO teams across the full project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to project governance frameworks, consistent documentation, collaboration, and timely stakeholder engagement.
Minimum Requirements• National Diploma or equivalent • 5 years of administrative experience, with at least 3 years in a technology project management environment•Advanced computer proficiency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams, MS Projects
Desirable Qualification
• A qualification in Business Management
Desirable Experience
• Experience with ERP systems, project reporting, and collaboration tools (i.e. SharePoint, MS Teams) 
Primary Duties•Support project lifecycle activities from initiation to closure, ensuring all administrative functions are executed efficiently.
• Maintain and manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) in alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate training logistics, meeting schedules, diaries, and venue bookings for project stakeholders.
• Capture, manage, and distribute project documentation, including minutes, reports, and deliverables.
• Provide support in preparing project presentations, dashboards, and progress updates.
• Assist in procurement processes, invoice reconciliation, and supplier liaison.
• Utilize project management software tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, and SAP for tracking, documentation, and collaboration.
• Monitor adherence to project governance and change control procedure
Knowledge•Project management principles and methodologies
• MS Office Suite
• MS Project
• Financial systems and procedures
• Project administration function
Skills• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Accurate typing skills
• Multi-tasking
• Excellent administrative skills
• Flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Strong planning, coordination, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, SharePoint, SAP
Attitude•Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be innovative.
• Ability to deal with people at all levels.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Customer orientation
• Performance driven
• Deadline Oriented
• Sense of urgency
• Value continuous improvement
• Professional/business courtesy
• Team player
• Positive “can do” attitude

7 days remaining

Apply by 12 November, 2025

POSITION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development