Project Administrator

A construction company in Kimberley, Northern Cape requires a Project Administrator to manage building and infrastructure projects from inception to handover. You will manage teams, contractors, and consultants, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. JBCC or FIDIC contract experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project closure activities including lessons learned sessions, final reporting, and handover of deliverables to operations.
• Manage project changes through a formal change control process, assessing impact on scope, schedule, and budget before approval.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders and develop comprehensive project charters and plans.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and prepare progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholder groups.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and acceptance criteria through quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve objectives, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Estimate and manage project budgets and resources, tracking actual expenditure against forecasts and implementing corrective actions.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with ability to make sound judgements under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, or Monday.com for planning and tracking.
• Strong financial acumen including experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting for projects.
• A bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, engineering, or a related field from a recognised institution.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Programme or Project Management