Project Administrator at Sentech

About the position

Sentech requires the services of Project Management Office Administrators to assist in the preparation, reporting and analysis of projects under the supervision of a project manager. The incumbent will assist a project manager by performing all project related administrative tasks necessary for the smooth management of the projects. This is a One - Year Contract.

Candidates should have the following experience and knowledge:

• A minimum of 2 years working experience in Office administration or project environment
• A relevant Matric, Diploma in Project Management
• Driver's licence
• A formal Project Management qualification would be an added advantage
• Knowledge of MS Project, word and Excel as computer packages
• Basic understanding of Project Management principles
• Administration and working with multi-disciplinary cross functional project teams
• Administration of sub-contractor agreements and relationship management

Candidates with prospects for success should:

• Be widely skilled with finances, technical, time management, client orientation and good people skills
• Ability to influence people and be a team player
• Ability to interact positively with all levels within the organisation
• Ability to work long hours under very stressful and pressurised conditions
• Good leadership skills
• High level attention to detail and a sense of urgency to complete tasks, working within a changing environment
• Excellent and proven communications skills, both written and verbal

The job outputs include the following:
The successful candidates will be expected to assist in management of moderate complexity projects, interfacing with internal and external customers at manager/senior manager level. The parameters within which the work must be conducted include:

• Manage project financials and procurement of items on small to medium sized projects with operational or tactical importance to Sentech
• Execute projects with existing contractual agreements
• Manage project issues with moderate interdependencies
• It will be expected from candidates to travel and be away from home
• Providing administration support on projects and human resources management;
• Overseeing the financial activities of projects and programs;
• Developing and managing the database systems;
• Developing and maintaining communication relationships with stakeholders;
• Undertaking any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Sentech will give preference to suitable candidates who add to the cultural and gender diversity of the company.

If you are interested and meet the required criteria as described above, please send your CV on/or 31 May 2023

Appointment will be done in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the organisation. people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Medical examination will be undertaken before successful appointment depending on the nature of the position.

Sentech reserves the right not to appoint.

Desired Skills:

• Admin Duties
• Basic understanding of Project Management principles

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma