Temporary HVAC Project Administrator

In brief

**Overview** This is a temporary position for an HVAC Project Administrator, offered through O'Brien Recruitment. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to a project team, particularly in an HVAC or technical project environment, based in Milnerton, Cape Town. **What you will do** The primary responsibilities for this role include: * Providing administrative support to the project team * Assisting with tender documentation, submissions and filing * Opening and managing job orders * Raising purchase orders for suppliers * Tracking project budgets, expenditure and job profitability * Assisting with billing and financial reporting * Maintaining project documentation and electronic filing * Tracking project tasks, milestones and deadlines * Assisting with project performance reports and action plans * Maintaining Health & Safety documentation and compliance records * Liaising with Project Managers, suppliers and other stakeholders **Requirements (from the original advert)** Candidates must meet the following criteria: * Matric – essential * 3–5 years’ Project Administration experience * Previous experience within an HVAC or technical project environment would be highly advantageous * Certificate or Diploma in Project Management/Administration * Valid driver’s licence held for longer than one year * Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel * Experience using project management/planning software * Good financial administration skills * Excellent planning, organisation and time-management skills * Able to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment * Must reside in Cape Town and be able to travel to Milnerton * Must be available immediately **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced Project Administrator with 3-5 years in the field, preferably with a background in HVAC or technical projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Matric certificate and a Project Management/Administration qualification, possess strong Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and project management software skills, and demonstrate proficiency in financial administration. They should have excellent organisational and time-management abilities, be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting, hold a valid driver’s license for over a year, reside in Cape Town with the ability to travel to Milnerton, and be available to start immediately. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/building-construction-mining/other-building-construction-mining/milnerton/temporary-hvac-project-administrator-id-7593128 Source: jobmail

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Project management
• Driver's licence

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