SUMMARY:
Are you a highly organised, detail-oriented professional with a knack for keeping complex programmes running smoothly? Our client, a major player in the banking industry is seeking a proactive and versatile Project/Programme Administrator to join their dynamic team for a 12 month contract. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide essential support across a wide range of programme activities — from scheduling meetings and coordinating reports to managing documentation, tracking deliverables, and ensuring seamless communication with stakeholders and partners. If you're looking to play a key part in high-impact projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you!
POSITION INFO:
Requirements
- Matric
- A short course or certification in Programme or Project Administration
- 5 - 8 years experience in Programme/Project Administration
- Computer literacy especially in the MS Office Products and advanced knowledge of MS Project
- High level of written and spoken English
Key Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support across programme projects.
- Compile and maintain essential project documentation, including project charters, business cases, project plans, and change requests in line with PMO standards.
- Collate, manage, and distribute project reports and updates to ensure stakeholders are consistently informed.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to support clear communication and alignment.
- Update and monitor project schedules, flagging deviations and supporting planning adjustments as needed.
- Maintain an organised project repository, ensuring information is accessible and audit-ready.
- Schedule meetings, prepare materials, capture minutes, and ensure follow-up of agreed actions.
- Maintain logs for lessons learned, risks, issues, and actions to support proactive project management.
- Support ongoing project activity in the absence of the Project Manager to ensure continuity.
- Assist with financial tracking including invoice processing, liaising with vendors, and coordinating with IT finance teams.
- Support resource allocation and onboarding processes as required.
