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This is a full-time on-site Project Assistant role located in Bedfordview. The project assistant will execute administrative functions that relate to the project and providing support to the project manager, account director and/or management as required.

Responsibilities

• Populating social media content for tactical days.
• Managing and monitoring of social media ad spend.
• Populating monthly ad spend recon and ensuring budget is being spent accordingly.
• Assistance on submission and management of job briefs on Monday.com.
• Ensure that client reverts are communicated to the creative team.
• Assistance on management of relevant client content calendars.
• Proof-checking submissions from the creative team and generic inter-department enquiry and feedback management.
• Work with the account director to develop content, coordinate events and provide support.
• General administration support to account director.
• Proactive follow-up on briefs and client requirements to creative team and the account director.
• Maintenance of accurate and up-to-date filing systems.
• Regular updates on job boards.
• Assistance in the preparation of presentation materials.
• Attending status meetings where required and taking minutes in meetings.
• Content ideation and presentation to account director.
• Any additional adhoc requests as received from account director/management.

Requirements:

• Experience:  Minimum one year experience as an account executive and a qualification in marketing / related field.
• Skills:  Exceptional organisational skills, proactive, with the ability to work independently. Strong communication skills, both email and phone, and excellent phone etiquette. Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities.
• Technology:  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, comfortable with various online project management tools, and digital platforms.
• Qualities:  Attention to detail, the capability to maintain discretion and confidentiality, and flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of a fast-growing organisation.
• Advantageous:  Valid SA drivers licence and own car.
• Inherent:  No criminal record.

Please be advised that the company retains the right to not appoint any applicant if it so wishes.

If you do not receive any feedback within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

Application process:

To apply, please send an email to

NB! Your email must include the following:
- Your CV
- A link to a 1-minute video recording of why you feel you would be the best fit for the role
- CTC and notice period
Please note that you will not be considered if you do not follow these application instructions.

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Project Assistant (Contract)

Location: Brooklyn, Cape Town Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Type: Contract (1 September 2025 – 15 December 2025) Salary: R25000 – R3000 per month (Depending on experience)

Our client is a longstanding, privately-owned business headquartered in Cape Town, with over three decades of experience delivering specialised procurement and supply solutions to the luxury hospitality sector. Known for their attention to detail, global sourcing capabilities, and client-centric service, they provide customised support across Africa and beyond. The company prides itself on its values of integrity, reliability, and excellence, partnering with some of the most prestigious names in the hospitality industry.

They are looking for a Project Assistant to support key stakeholders in executing product development and delivery initiatives. This is a contract role suited for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual who thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a deadline-driven environment.

• Assisting in managing timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring project milestones are met

• Coordinating with internal departments and external suppliers

• Providing administrative support across multiple projects

• Managing the status of deliverables and ensuring key stakeholders are updated

• Creating and maintaining project documentation, such as timelines, tracking sheets, and reports

• Liaising with clients and teams on any changes or updates

• Supporting logistics, sample requests, and approvals throughout the project lifecycle

• Attending and documenting meetings when required

• Minimum 2–3 years of project coordination or administrative experience (preferably in a creative, packaging, or product-based environment)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Outlook)

• Exceptional QuickBooks experience

• Highly organised and detail-focused

• Able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and within a team

• Proactive, flexible, and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment

• Immediately available or available to start at short notice

• Enjoys supporting fast-moving teams and dynamic projects

• Has a sharp eye for detail and excellent follow-through

• Thrives in a role that requires coordination, communication, and structure

Project Assistant (Contract)

Location: Brooklyn, Cape Town Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Type: Contract (1 September 2025 – 15 December 2025) Salary: R25000 – R3000 per month (Depending on experience)

Our client is a longstanding, privately-owned business headquartered in Cape Town, with over three decades of experience delivering specialised procurement and supply solutions to the luxury hospitality sector. Known for their attention to detail, global sourcing capabilities, and client-centric service, they provide customised support across Africa and beyond. The company prides itself on its values of integrity, reliability, and excellence, partnering with some of the most prestigious names in the hospitality industry.

They are looking for a Project Assistant to support key stakeholders in executing product development and delivery initiatives. This is a contract role suited for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual who thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a deadline-driven environment.

• Assisting in managing timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring project milestones are met

• Coordinating with internal departments and external suppliers

• Providing administrative support across multiple projects

• Managing the status of deliverables and ensuring key stakeholders are updated

• Creating and maintaining project documentation, such as timelines, tracking sheets, and reports

• Liaising with clients and teams on any changes or updates

• Supporting logistics, sample requests, and approvals throughout the project lifecycle

• Attending and documenting meetings when required

• Minimum 2–3 years of project coordination or administrative experience (preferably in a creative, packaging, or product-based environment)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Outlook)

• Exceptional QuickBooks experience

• Highly organised and detail-focused

• Able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and within a team

• Proactive, flexible, and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment

• Immediately available or available to start at short notice

• Enjoys supporting fast-moving teams and dynamic projects

• Has a sharp eye for detail and excellent follow-through

• Thrives in a role that requires coordination, communication, and structure

Salary: R500 – R700K Per Annum Highly Negotiable on Qualification and Years of Relevant and Related Experience

Company Overview: Highly reputable Global Civil Engineering firm is currently expanding their Structure team of Professionals and in search of an innovative Project Administration Assistant Manager.

Role Overview: Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for financial reporting and preparation of tenders as well as tracking work flow progress versus programme.

One would describe you as a highly organised, ambitious, tech-savvy, self-motivated professional who has solid reporting and programme management expertise gained within the built environment.

Key Focus Areas:

• Project management
• Quality compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Document control
• Quality compliance checks
• Minute-taking
• Updating office bids on the bid register
• Assistance with the Quality Management System
• Organising training courses for the staff and associated administration involved
• Preparation of tenders
• Follow up on submitted bids
• Registration of bids
• Travel management - local and international
• Timesheets and sundries
• Diary management
• Coordinate meetings and boardroom bookings
• Tracking training spend versus budget
• Open new projects on BST
• Coordinate and Capture Resource Planner (Division resource tool)
• Support Project Manager with regards to daily requirements as needed – transmittals, filing, data capturing, extracting of information, etc.
• Data capture and validation of information in programme systems in support of Project Managers and tracking of key milestones and reporting on key variances and achievements
• Assistance at team meetings and other site and Project Manager level meetings as required – documentation, information registers, status reports, agendas, meeting minutes, etc.
• Assist with the development and delivery of progress reports, documentation and presentations
• Support and conduct secretarial duties to OOPM and OOPD
• Forecast rollover
• Mentorship administration and recordkeeping
• Preparation of invoices and payment certificates

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Tertiary Education: Engineering | Project Management | Business Administration | Finance | Related
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ projects administration | programme management | project co-ordination experience gained within the civil or mining or industrial or construction or related consulting engineering industry is essential!
• Experience in managing multiple large-scale projects
• High proficiency in MS Office, especially solid and proven knowledge of MS Excel (including pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
• Proven project management and tracking of workflow experience
• Financial background with the ability to assist with drafting of financial reporting of costs versus budget
• Building strong relationships
• Being agile, dedicated and possessing a passion for digital delivery

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Unspecified Region: North West Location: Runcorn Salary Description: Competitive Posted: 14/08/2025 Recruiter: Phoenix Medical Supplies Job Ref: kal-PHOENIXMedicalSuppliesLimited-44948-63737-en

Job Title: Project and Programme ManagerLocation: RuncornSalary: u=Up to £30,000Working Pattern: Full-time, Fixed Term (9 to 12 months)About Us:PHOENIX Medical Supplies is a trusted leader in delivering high-quality, business-relevant solutions to the UK healthcare industry. With a focus on integrity, efficiency, and customer excellence, we manage complex change across the organisation through structured, scalable, and well-governed project management practices. Our Programme Management Office (PMO) supports transformation and strategic delivery across our UK operations, and we are looking for a Project and Programme Manager to join the team and make an impact.Key Responsibilities:Lead multiple business change projects and programmes following the PHOENIX UK Project Management Methodology.Establish structured project environments, chair boards and workshops, and ensure timely documentation.Develop project charters outlining objectives, scope, risks, governance, and delivery approaches.Build and maintain project and programme plans, manage risks, and oversee RAIDD logs.Implement change controls and quality assurance processes to manage scope and deliverables effectively.Engage stakeholders at all levels, support capability building, and contribute to the development of PMO tools and methods.What We’re Looking For:3+ years of experience successfully delivering business change projects.Strong understanding of the risks in both business change and IT development lifecycles.Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.Proficiency in structured project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, MS Office).Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability within governance structures.PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification required.What We Offer:25 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of serviceMedicash – a health cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs (e.g. eyecare, prescriptions)iTrent Financial Wellbeing – an app to help manage and access your pay flexiblyHigh street discounts and offersEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Contributory Pension SchemeFully funded accredited training programmes through the Apprenticeship SchemeINDPMS

Job category: Construction Project Management

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for both Quantity Surveyor and Project Management duties whose role will be active monitoring and managing of the construction projects progress and budgets. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Assistant Project Manager assumes responsibility for the following aspects of the infrastructure development:

1. Assist managing project coordination of budgets, resources and contract management.
2. Assist with managing external consultant teams in planning and construction phases of projects.
3. Assist with managing and reconciling the budget(s) that he/she is responsible for and producing monthly and quarterly financial reports.
4. Ensuring that the budget is spent within the financial year and anticipating any problems that may arise.
5. Assist with initiating, designing, implementing and commissioning projects.
6. Assist with the engagement of stakeholders and liaising with other municipal entities and departments as necessary.

1. A degree/diploma in Built Environment or a relevant field.
2. The BSc (Quantity Surveyor) with postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
3. Registered member of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS).
4. Registered as a candidate of South African Council of Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP).
5. Registered as a candidate of South African Council of Project and Construction Management Profession (SACPCMP).

1. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying and Project Management environment.
2. Experience in the management of diverse development projects.

1. Ability to work independently.
2. Team player.
3. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
4. Ability to interact at all levels.
5. Committed to the high standards of performance and quality work.
6. Ability to start and finish work at hand.
7. A professional in behaviour (Going beyond the call of duty).
8. The ability to apply project management planning techniques to conduct effective planning of work outputs and distribution of resources equitably.
9. Accuracy.
10. Analytical.
11. Initiative.
12. Commitment.

The NEF is committed to the Employment Equity Act, and as such, the NEF will give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the EE Act and persons with disabilities.