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Project Administrator Jobs in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa at HR Evolve
Title: Project Administrator
Company: HR Evolve
Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
VACANCY: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
TYPE: Permanent
INDUSTRY: Consulting / Industrial Engineering
LOCATION: On-site – Midrand, Gauteng
STARTING DATE: ASAP
REPORTING TO: Project Site Manager
ROLE PURPOSE
We are looking for a highly organised and hands-on Project Administrator to coordinate and support the planning, administration and execution of multiple projects within a fast-paced industrial and logistics environment.
The role requires strong project coordination, attention to detail and the ability to manage timelines, documentation, stakeholders and site activities through to successful project completion and handover.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Coordinate projects from planning through to completion and handover.
· Maintain project plans, schedules, trackers, reports and documentation.
· Coordinate daily and weekly activities with the Project Site Manager and stakeholders.
· Monitor project progress, timelines, deliverables, risks and outstanding actions.
· Coordinate equipment movements, installations, resources and site activities.
· Maintain accurate project and asset records.
· Liaise with customers, suppliers, contractors and internal teams.
· Assist with project reporting, quality control and snagging.
· Compile complete customer handover packs.
· Identify risks, delays and issues and escalate proactively.
· Support continuous improvement and efficient project delivery.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
· Relevant Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma (NQF Level 7+) in Quantity Surveying, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Commerce, Operations Management or a related field.
· Minimum 3 years’ Project Administration / Project Coordination experience.
· Experience in an industrial, engineering, logistics, construction or operational environment advantageous.
· Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
· Excellent English communication skills; Afrikaans conversational
· Strong organisational, administrative and analytical skills.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
· Highly organised, structured and detail-oriented.
· Proactive, accountable and solutions-focused.
· Able to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
· Confident dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
· Calm under pressure and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
· Independent, adaptable and a strong team player.
· Practical and commercially aware.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
· Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport – essential.
· South African citizen.
· Valid passport and willing to travel locally and internationally when required.
· Clear criminal and credit record.
· Able to work on-site in Midrand or other sites in Gauteng, with remote work when required.
Please note: The Company is committed to equal opportunity and employment equity principles and reserves the right not to make an appointment to the position.