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Project Administrator / Communications Officer
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Somerset West
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Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Project Administration & Coordination
* Coordinate company projects initiated/driven by the CEO across multiple sites/buildings.
* Act as central point of contact between internal role players and external service providers.
* Set up project files, schedules, action lists, and trackers; ensure follow-through on deliverables.
* Arrange project meetings, site visits, and supplier engagements; compile agendas and minutes where required.
* Track progress, risks, dependencies and deadlines; escalate issues proactively.
* Maintain accurate project documentation, quotations, supplier information, and decision logs.
Stakeholder & Service Provider Liaison
* Liaise with internal teams (e.g., HR, Marketing, Design, Operations) to coordinate inputs and approvals.
* Brief and manage suppliers/service providers, ensuring requirements are clear and deadlines are met.
* Conduct local travel to meet service providers, visit company buildings, and support project roll-outs.
Executive Support, PA & Travel Coordination (Add to Key Responsibilities)
* Provide professional PA support to the CEO and selected members of the management/executive team.
* Manage diaries, meeting scheduling and logistics, ensuring priorities are aligned and deadlines are met.
* Arrange local and international travel for management, including flights, accommodation, transport, itineraries, visas (where applicable) and travel documentation.
* Coordinate travel budgets/approvals, obtain quotations, confirm bookings, and ensure all details are communicated clearly to travellers.
* Prepare and collate meeting packs and briefing notes as required, and assist with correspondence and follow-ups on behalf of the CEO/management team.
* Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Communications (Internal & External)
* Draft and compile project-related updates for internal stakeholders (emails, memos, staff updates).
* Assist with communications content linked to projects (announcements, notices, stakeholder updates).
* Support the company’s professional corporate image through clear, consistent communication.
General Administration
* Provide administrative support related to CEO projects and ad hoc initiatives.
* Maintain high levels of confidentiality and professionalism when handling business-sensitive information.
Minimum Requirements
* Post-matric qualification (Business Administration, Communications, PR, Project Management, Marketing or related).
* Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (spoken and written) – essential.
* Excellent writing skills (professional emails, project updates, reports, stakeholder communications).
* Strong organisational skills with proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
* High attention to detail; structured approach to planning and documentation.
* Confident communicator able to engage at executive, staff and supplier level.
* Solid computer literacy (MS Office; exposure to project/comms tools advantageous).
* Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally for site visits and supplier meetings.
Experience Advantageous
* Project administration/coordinator experience (multi-stakeholder, deadline-driven projects).
* Exposure to supplier management and briefing (including chasing deliverables and quality control).
* Experience drafting internal communications or stakeholder updates.
* Exposure to corporate branding/communication workflows beneficial (no design required).
Personality & Fit
* Proactive, independent and able to “think ahead” without constant supervision.
* Calm under pressure; strong prioritisation when handling multiple projects at once.
* Professional, well-presented and service-oriented.
* Practical, solutions-focused and comfortable working across departments and sites.
Key Deliverables / Measures of Success
* Projects coordinated smoothly with clear documentation, timelines and stakeholder alignment.
* Service providers managed effectively with consistent follow-up and deadline adherence.
* Accurate tracking, meeting notes, and action items maintained and communicated.
* Clear, professional project communications delivered consistently.
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