Junior Project Manager & Administrator

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

JNB007967/KN

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Job Purpose:

The Junior Project Administrator will support operations by coordinating projects related to client service portals, managing learnership documentation to ensure compliance with SETAs and QCTO requirements, and assisting internal digitization pods with the automation of manual administrative tasks. The role is designed for an organised, detail-oriented individual with an interest in project management, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
Project Coordination and Administration:

Assist in planning, scheduling, and monitoring small to medium projects related to the client service portal and academy operations
Support internal digitization pods by documenting processes, tracking progress, and escalating issues to senior project managers
Maintain project documentation, including status reports, risk registers, and action logs
Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and follow up on assigned tasks

Compliance and Documentation Management:

Manage and track learnership documentation to ensure compliance with SETA and QCTO standards
Work closely with assessors, moderators, and learners to ensure accurate submission and timely record-keeping
Perform regular audits of documents and systems to confirm accuracy and compliance
Support external audits and reporting requirements

Client Service Portal Support:

Provide administrative support for the client service portal, ensuring accurate learner and programme information is updated
Troubleshoot and escalate portal-related issues to relevant technical teams
Support clients, learners, and internal staff with queries related to the portal

Process Automation and Digitization:

Assist in identifying manual tasks within academy operations that can be automated
Support testing and rollout of digital solutions developed by the digitization pods
Document new workflows and train internal users where required

Skills and Competencies:

Strong organisational and administrative skills
Basic understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
Knowledge of SETA and QCTO compliance requirements (advantageous)
Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn project management/digitization tools (MS Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, or workflow automation tools)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and manage deadlines effectively

Qualifications and Experience:

Diploma or Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
1–2 years of experience in administration, project support, or compliance (internship/graduate programme included)
Exposure to education, training, or SETA-related environments (preferred)

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