197 Project Administration jobs in South Africa

Our Client, a leading and established financial services organisation is seeking the services of a Project Management Administrator. This is a contract role and is for a period of 12 months.

Role and responsibilities

Responsible for the provision of support and guidance on project management processes, procedures, tools and techniques to programme managers, project managers and their teams. Support includes the use of project management software, the development, production and maintenance of plans (including time, resource, cost and exception plans), the tracking and reporting of progress and performance of one or more ICT projects (including those performed by third parties under contract), the maintenance of programme and/or project files, the analysis of performance and the maintenance of metric data and estimating models, and the administration of project change control, including use of configuration management systems.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Provide administration support to Project Manager/s and Project teams which includes minute-taking, diary management, meeting scheduling & preparation
• Execute on the Groups' PMO continuous improvement plan by compiling updates on project reports.
• Optimal usage of PPO and other Group PMO Toolsets across all agreed functionalities and features. Incl. Updating issue, Risk & dependency logs.
• Effective Stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycle.
• Continuous collaboration with Group/Business (internal) stakeholders and Clients
• Adhere to the Groups' Service Management procedures and protocol & to Project Management governance as agreed by Steerco or relevant Project Forum
• Project budget & Financial management: Track project budget, Reports, Projections, Invoicing, query resolution
• Ensure accurate Time Management of project resources.
• Handle Hardware/Software/Stationery requests on the project.
  
  

• Qualifications: Grade 12 and Relevant accredited courses (relevant diploma an advantage)
• Experience: At least 3 years job-related experience in formal project administration (IT software development projects beneficial)
• Knowledge and Skills: Solid understanding of a project's life cycle and a project methodology, Strong administration skills and advanced knowledge of Project tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word & MS Project, JIRA
  
  

• Collaboration
• Care
• Innovation
• Integrity
  
  

• Project Administration
• JIRA
• Programme Office Management
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Support Administration
• MS Project
• MS Powerpoint
• Excel
  
  

• Certificate

A dynamic energy solutions provider specialising in the supply, distribution, and integration of liquefied natural gas for industrial, mining, transportation, and power generation sectors, is looking for a Project Management Engineer to join their team in Roodepoort, Gauteng.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Overall project management
• Costing of power generation projects
• Costing of gas supply and supply chain
• Management of the liquefied natural gas supply chain and logistics
• Recruiting and managing engineering staff.
• Costing, layout, and design of new customer sites
• Costing, layout, and design of Distribution Depots
• Acting as the Health & Safety Officer of the company

Qualifications and Experience :

• BSc. or BEng. in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• Management experience of 10 or more years, running and management projects
• Practical experience working in the natural gas industry
• Experience working in the gas industry and on power generation projects with an understanding of efficiencies of various fuel sources, etc
• Practical experience in project implementation, including on-site responsibilities
• Knowledge, understanding and implementation ability in Health & Safety aspects of the gas business

Project Engineer • Roodepoort, Gauteng, ZA

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Project Management Analyst

King George, VA 22485 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

High School / GED

Security Clearance Required

Secret

TMC Technologies is searching for a Project Management Analyst to be included in a bid effort to provide subject matter, systems engineering, software development, and test/evaluation expertise to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Systems Engineering and Integration (V) Department.

Work is expected to begin in August 2025. Selected candidates will be required to sign a Letter of Intent.

• 5 years of experience including recording meeting minutes, capturing and tracking action items, developing schedules, and demonstrating strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and experienced in developing presentations and briefs.
• Experience with Program Executive Office (PEO) Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) and Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Program Executive Office (PEO) Land Systems (LS) tasking planning sheets, budgeting, tracking, and reporting.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

Our Client, a leading and established financial services organisation is seeking the services of a Project Management Administrator. This is a contract role and is for a period of 12 months.

Role and responsibilities
Responsible for the provision of support and guidance on project management processes, procedures, tools and techniques to programme managers, project managers and their teams. Support includes the use of project management software, the development, production and maintenance of plans (including time, resource, cost and exception plans), the tracking and reporting of progress and performance of one or more ICT projects (including those performed by third parties under contract), the maintenance of programme and/or project files, the analysis of performance and the maintenance of metric data and estimating models, and the administration of project change control, including use of configuration management systems.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Provide administration support to Project Manager/s and Project teams which includes minute-taking, diary management, meeting scheduling & preparation
• Execute on the Groups' PMO continuous improvement plan by compiling updates on project reports.
• Optimal usage of PPO and other Group PMO Toolsets across all agreed functionalities and features. Incl. Updating issue, Risk & dependency logs.
• Effective Stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycle.
• Continuous collaboration with Group/Business (internal) stakeholders and Clients
• Adhere to the Groups' Service Management procedures and protocol & to Project Management governance as agreed by Steerco or relevant Project Forum
• Project budget & Financial management: Track project budget, Reports, Projections, Invoicing, query resolution
• Ensure accurate Time Management of project resources.
• Handle Hardware/Software/Stationery requests on the project.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Grade 12 and Relevant accredited courses (relevant diploma an advantage)
• Experience: At least 3 years job-related experience in formal project administration (IT software development projects beneficial)
• Knowledge and Skills: Solid understanding of a project's life cycle and a project methodology, Strong administration skills and advanced knowledge of Project tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word & MS Project, JIRA

Core Competencies:

• Collaboration
• Care
• Innovation
• Integrity

Desired Skills:

• Project Administration
• JIRA
• Programme Office Management
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Support Administration
• MS Project
• MS Powerpoint
• Excel

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate

• Overall project management
• Costing of power generation projects
• Costing of gas supply and supply chain
• Management of the liquefied natural gas supply chain and logistics
• Recruiting and managing engineering staff.
• Costing, layout, and design of new customer sites
• Costing, layout, and design of Distribution Depots
• Acting as the Health & Safety Officer of the company

• BSc. or BEng. in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• Management experience of 10 or more years, running and management projects
• Practical experience working in the natural gas industry
• Experience working in the gas industry and on power generation projects with an understanding of efficiencies of various fuel sources, etc
• Practical experience in project implementation, including on-site responsibilities
• Knowledge, understanding and implementation ability in Health & Safety aspects of the gas business

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Project Management Analyst

King George, VA 22485 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

High School / GED

Security Clearance Required

Secret

TMC Technologies is searching for a Project Management Analyst to be included in a bid effort to provide subject matter, systems engineering, software development, and test/evaluation expertise to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Systems Engineering and Integration (V) Department.

Work is expected to begin in August 2025. Selected candidates will be required to sign a Letter of Intent.

• 5 years of experience including recording meeting minutes, capturing and tracking action items, developing schedules, and demonstrating strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and experienced in developing presentations and briefs.
• Experience with Program Executive Office (PEO) Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) and Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Program Executive Office (PEO) Land Systems (LS) tasking planning sheets, budgeting, tracking, and reporting.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

Application period: 09-May-2024 to 26-May-2024

• Full compliance with UNOPS rules and regulations of project management, financial processes, financial records and reports, and audit follow-up, human resources management, procurement processes; implementation of the effective internal control framework.
• Support all aspects of project implementation and service delivery in full compliance with UNOPS rules and regulations; monitor progress for all project agreements under his/her responsibility, anticipating operational and budgetary issues and taking pre-emptive action.
• Provide operational, budgetary, and financial guidance to project personnel.
• Initiate procurement of goods or services by requesting quotations or proposals, examining cost estimates, evaluating cost-effectiveness and compliance with provisions contained in the UNOPS Procurement Manual and related guidelines. Actively follow up from procurement award to contract issuance and management.
• Support in verification of accuracy of transactions and completeness of documentation.
• Initiate action and certification for approval at the higher level as may be required. Monitor expenditures, regularly inform supervisor and clients of budget status and any need to reallocate resources to meet objectives.
• Prepare project budgets, including budget revisions in consultation with the Finance Team, regular analysis and reporting on the budget situation; monitor expenditures against budget allotments and report on variances.
• Track, maintain, and report on assets and non-expendable property and equipment and ensure that physical verification of assets and equipment is performed on a regular schedule, and that any discrepancies are fully investigated and resolved.
• Monitor project expenditure and liaise closely with Finance to ensure all necessary budget functions are performed and funds are utilized in time.
• Routinely monitor financial reports in oneUNOPS for unusual activities, transactions, and investigate anomalies or unusual transactions related to the project.
• Support the recruitment, training, supervision, management, and deployment of international and national personnel in liaison with HR at various levels to projects.
• Ensure that requisitions are created according to projects’ requirements within the budget line limits in liaison with the Logistics & Procurement Units.
• Liaise with the Procurement Unit for purchase orders, contracts, and payment requests.
• Clear payment requests prior to submission to the Finance Unit.
• Provide support to Project Manager in the preparation of work plans, project documents, and project proposals where required.
• Provide reporting and information on project status and lead the project closure process.
• Maintain accurate data and information to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of project and service activities, and to institutionalize and disseminate knowledge.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Education:
• Advanced University Degree (Masters Equivalent) is required.
• A first-level university degree or high school diploma in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Professional certification in accounting is an asset.

• Work Experience:
• Between 1 and 7 years (depending on level of education) of continuous experience in administrative and financial project support.
• Knowledge of UNOPS ERP is an asset.
• Knowledge of the regulations and policies of UNOPS is an asset.

• Language Skills:
• Fluency in oral and written French and English is required.

Think big. Meet challenges head-on. Help people build better lives. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures, and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!

Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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THE COMPANY:

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent and proud to work for us. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Job Description

THE COMPANY:

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent and proud to work for us. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

KEY ROLE:

The Design Manager will lead complex, multidisciplinary design projects within the Property & Buildings sector. This role requires strong coordination across engineering disciplines, client engagement, and project delivery oversight. The incumbent will ensure that design solutions meet functional requirements, regulatory standards, and client expectations while driving efficiency and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Manage the internal delivery of multi-disciplinary design projects (architectural, structural, MEPF, sustainability).
• Develop and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Lead design reviews at key milestones (30%, 60%, 90%) and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Drive constructability and value-engineering reviews to optimize outcomes.
  
  
  

• Assist BU Heads and HoDs with resource planning and productivity tracking.
• Produce reports, presentations, and briefing documents as needed.
  
  
  

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times
  
  
  

• B.Arch or Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in design/project management within the property sector.
• Project Management qualification (e.g., PMP) advantageous.
• Strong understanding of MEPF systems and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong knowledge of South African building regulations, municipal approval processes, and construction practices.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, BIM platforms).
  
  
  

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for quality and precision.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under pressure.
• Passionate about innovation and client satisfaction.
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries Professional Services

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A proudly South African insurance company that offers affordable products and services for life, funeral, savings, and retirement is seeking a Project Manager to support, manage, oversee, and enable the Sales projects, programs, and structured work efforts through various methods and practices around provisioning the Sales division. The goal is to improve overall PM maturity and track and report the conformance to plans and expectations.

• Manage project programs within timeframes and define major deliverables to meet desired goals and outcomes, ensuring all projects are managed appropriately within the sphere of control.
• Manage the Sales Calendar, program, and change requests to ensure delivery.
• Prioritize projects for the achievement of sales goals.
• Provide leadership in the recommended resolution and/or escalation of issues that may impact project scope, schedule, or budget.
• Ensure on-time delivery with quality of the entire portfolio of Sales projects across different functional areas.
• Identify and manage the delivery risk control process, pursue issue and risk resolution, and communicate status and escalations to stakeholders and operational management.
• Identify and understand issues and concerns; obtain and compare information from different sources to draw conclusions, develop and evaluate alternatives and solutions, solve problems, and recommend a course of action.

• Translate the Sales Strategic medium to short-term goals and objectives to align with project objectives.
• Lead the identification and implementation of project management processes, methods, tools, guidelines, and standards to establish a stable framework that supports all projects and stakeholders to improve the probability of successful project delivery.
• Facilitate the agreed-upon process that develops plans and prioritization.
• Liaise with participants/users periodically to gauge the progress of the project.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to participants or users where necessary.
• Build and maintain relationships between Regional Managers, Divisional Heads, and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Regularly review and evaluate opportunities to improve project management best practices to achieve the best results.
• Track and report on project portfolio performance, providing a comprehensive and prioritized view of all projects.
• Monitor project operational and capital expenses to ensure achievement of cost efficiency and act to correct any adverse variances.
• Develop and manage the project/program budget by executing a high degree of financial discipline across the portfolio of projects.
• Develop and track the benefit realization report.

• Lead regular interactions with the executive sponsor to inform, alert, negotiate, and maintain a continuing good relationship and shared vision for the program outcome.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across projects, building relationships with stakeholders and brokering relationships at all levels.
• Request ongoing feedback from participants or users regarding project delivery; promote effective teamwork between business units.

• Manage the Sales online activities.
• Manage the rendering of financial services conducted in accordance with FAIS.
• Manage compliance with impacting legislation.
• Manage the online sales complaints resolution process.
• Oversee the management of the quality assurance process.

• Report to the Sales Executives and various committees providing status and forward-looking recommendations where necessary.

Formal Education

• Degree (FSCA recognized)
• Relevant project management qualification

• Regulatory Examination Level 5: Representatives
• Regulatory Examination Level 1: Key Individuals
• 120 credits on NQF level 5 CPD

• 3 – 5 years’ management experience in the financial industry
• 2 years project management experience

Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.