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Senior Project Administrator (SOFTWARE DEV EXP) - (Hybrid) - R900K PA - Cape Town

E-Merge

Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Work model
Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Closing date

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In brief

Overview This role is for a Senior Project Administrator with essential software development experience, offering a hybrid work model in Cape Town with a salary of up to R900,000 per annum. The position is being recruited by E-Merge, a specialist IT recruitment agency. The successful candidate will join a dynamic technology environment, serving as the operational heartbeat behind exciting software and technology projects. This involves keeping projects moving, teams aligned, and chaos under control, ensuring software delivery teams remain on track across multiple projects and time zones. What you will do Key responsibilities for this role include: * Keeping project plans, schedules, and governance documentation up to date. * Coordinating activities across international teams and time zones. * Capturing meeting minutes, actions, decisions, risks, and dependencies. * Supporting Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups. * Producing project reports and delivery updates. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Preferred Qualifications:** * Qualification in Project Administration, Project Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. * **Advantageous Certifications:** * PRINCE2 Foundation * CAPM * Agile Certification * Scrum Certification * Equivalent project management credentials * **Experience:** * Minimum 6 years' experience in: * Project Administration * Project Coordination * PMO Administration * Delivery Coordination * IT Administration * Software Development projects within a Software Development shop is essential * **Advantageous Tools & Technology Exposure:** * Microsoft Excel * Microsoft Project * Gantt charts and project scheduling tools * Project reporting and tracking tools * Documentation and collaboration platforms * Exposure to internally developed business applications * Low-code / no-code business applications Who should apply This role is suitable for individuals who are adept at keeping projects moving, teams aligned, and chaos under control. The ideal candidate thrives on turning moving parts into well-oiled machines, capable of juggling multiple projects, coordinating across time zones, capturing key decisions, and keeping software delivery teams on track without difficulty. Applicants should possess strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep teams connected, directly contributing to successful project delivery. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/south-africa/senior-project-administrator-software-dev-exp--hybrid-r900k-pa-cape-town-id-7513930 Source: jobmail

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At a glance

  • At least 6 years of experience.
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project management
  • Agile / Scrum

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Job description

Are you the person who keeps projects moving, teams aligned, and chaos under control? Do you thrive on turning moving parts into well-oiled machines? Can you juggle multiple projects, coordinate across time zones, capture key decisions, and keep software delivery teams on track without breaking a sweat? If so, we're looking for a Senior Project Administrator to join our team and become the operational heartbeat behind exciting software and technology projects. What We're Looking For Preferred Qualifications * Qualification in Project Administration, Project Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. Advantageous Certifications * PRINCE2 Foundation * CAPM * Agile Certification * Scrum Certification * Equivalent project management credentials Experience * Minimum 6 years' experience in: + Project Administration + Project Coordination + PMO Administration + Delivery Coordination + IT Administration + Software Development projects within a Software Development shop is essential Tools & Technology Exposure Experience with some or all of the following will be advantageous: * Microsoft Excel * Microsoft Project * Gantt charts and project scheduling tools * Project reporting and tracking tools * Documentation and collaboration platforms * Exposure to internally developed business applications * Low-code / no-code business applications What You'll Be Doing Your days may include: * Keeping project plans, schedules, and governance documentation up to date * Coordinating activities across international teams and time zones * Capturing meeting minutes, actions, decisions, risks, and dependencies * Supporting Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups * Producing project reports and delivery updates Why This Role? You'll be joining a dynamic technology environment where your coordination skills, attention to detail, and ability to keep teams connected will directly contribute to successful project delivery. Reference Number for this position is GZ61386 Email: [email protected] Call: 011 463 3633 Contact Garth to discuss this opportunity and other exciting roles. About e-Merge Are you ready for a change of scenery? e-Merge IT Recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency focused on connecting exceptional technology professionals with industry-leading companies. We offer our candidates a variety of opportunities to ensure the right people find the right roles. Visit our website for more exciting opportunities: www.e-merge.co.za E-Merge Recruiter

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