Project Administrator (Cape Town)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Project Administrator based in Cape Town, working for the Housing Development Agency (HDA). The HDA is a national public sector development agency responsible for acquiring and preparing land, developing land, and project managing the development of housing and human settlements. The agency operates in partnership with various stakeholders including national, provincial, and local government, and municipalities. **What you will do** The Project Administrator will be responsible for a range of administrative and coordination tasks across three main areas: * **Meeting Management:** * Arranging and facilitating all site, technical, and allocation meetings. * Arranging and facilitating relationship meetings between contractors and beneficiaries concerning defect rectification. * Arranging and facilitating all meetings necessary for the successful completion of projects. * **Project Coordination:** * Planning and coordinating inspections according to the Clerk of Works projections. * Coordinating the collection and collation of project documentation. * Coordinating the collection and collation of subsidy documentation from contractors. * Implementing the Project Manager's communication plan. * Coordinating on-site activities for donor programs. * Coordinating and assisting in the collation of all project documentation from contractors. * **Unit Handover / Takeover:** * Arranging and coordinating the takeover of units, keys, and certificates. * Arranging and coordinating the handover of units, keys, and certificates. * Coordinating the training of residents. * Coordinating all installations of technical items after beneficiary handover. * Managing relationships between contractors and beneficiaries related to the rectification of defects. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 or similar qualification. * Diploma certificate or similar in a related field. * Competent in MS Project, Outlook, Excel intermediate, and Word intermediate. * 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for candidates who possess a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification, alongside a Diploma in a related field. Applicants should have 2-3 years of experience in a similar administrative or project coordination capacity. Essential computer skills include competence in MS Project, Outlook, and intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing meetings, coordinating project-related documentation and activities, and handling unit handovers and takeovers, including stakeholder relationship management. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/project-administrator-cape-town-housing-development-agency-hda Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel

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